Swindle (Animated) - Revision history

Saix at 04:55, 23 February 2026

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	===''Legends'' comic===		===''Legends'' comic===
	Having somehow learned of the existence of the peaceful [[Legends World]], Swindle suggested [[Slipstream (Animated)\|Slipstream]] hide out there and, at gunpoint, provided her with transdimensional gyro-rotor technology that let her reach it. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16\|Bonus Edition Vol. 16~~}}		Having somehow learned of the existence of the peaceful [[Legends World]], Swindle suggested [[Slipstream (Animated)\|Slipstream]] hide out there and, at gunpoint, provided her with transdimensional gyro-rotor technology that let her reach it. {{storylink\|LG16 Slipstream}}

	==Travelogue==		==Travelogue==

InitialTeeHee: /* Travelogue */Adding links

2026-02-09T16:00:42Z

Travelogue: Adding links

AutovoltGTS at 13:20, 6 February 2025

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	===''Animated'' cartoon===		===''Animated'' cartoon===
	{{Idw-tfa}}		{{Idw-tfa}}
	{{voiceactor\|[[Fred Willard]] (English), [[Nobutoshi Canna]] (Japanese)\|[[Dieter Memel]] (German), [[Ivo de Palma]] (Italian), [[Felipe Grinnan]] (Portuguese), [[Arto Nieminen]] (Finnish), [[Jorge Lillo]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Sylvain Lemarié]] (French)}}		{{voiceactor\|[[Fred Willard]] (English), [[Nobutoshi Canna]] (Japanese)\|[[Dieter Memel]] (German), [[Ivo de Palma]] (Italian), [[Felipe Grinnan]] (Portuguese), [[Arto Nieminen]] (Finnish), [[Jorge Lillo]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Sylvain Lemarié]] (French), [[Chae-heon Im]] (Korean)}}

	[[File:Everythingmustgo-Swindle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.0]]		[[File:Everythingmustgo-Swindle.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.0]]

M Sipher: /* Animated */

2025-01-18T02:13:23Z

Animated

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

	: Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|''Animated'']] Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red.		: Part of the fifth wave of Hasbro [[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|''Animated'']] Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red.

	: In robot mode, he features a few of his in-show hidden weapons, namely the flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground.		: In robot mode, he features a few of his in-show hidden weapons, namely the flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground.

Phaze at 19:38, 28 June 2024

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	Quick, hide the silver! An entrepreneur with few equals, the smooth-talking '''Swindle''' is always ready to make a deal. Trading extensively with many alien races and loaded down with their respective technologies, his goods are highly useful to interstellar warlords, bounty hunters, and many, many others. Though nominally a Decepticon, he just views the Cybertronian civil war as yet another business opportunity, one which has kept him living posh for centuries and could be great for his bottom line again now that it's starting back up.		Quick, hide the silver! An entrepreneur with few equals, the smooth-talking '''Swindle''' is always ready to make a deal. Trading extensively with many alien races and loaded down with their respective technologies, his goods are highly useful to interstellar warlords, bounty hunters, and many, many others. Though nominally a Decepticon, he just views the Cybertronian civil war as yet another business opportunity, one which has kept him living posh for centuries and could be great for his bottom line again now that it's starting back up.

	{{~~quote~~\|Scruples? You'd sell your own motherboard to the highest bidder.\|[[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] scoffs at Swindle's spiel\|"[[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]"}}		{{bigquote\|Scruples? You'd sell your own motherboard to the highest bidder.\|[[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] scoffs at Swindle's spiel\|"[[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]"}}
	{{TOCclear}}		{{TOCclear}}
	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-12-25T22:40:19Z

Toys

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	===''Animated''===		===''Animated''===
	[[File:Ani-toy Swindle.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Are you seeing this? Are you loving this? I'm so excited I could almost spring a leak." (''Hasbro version pictured.'')]]		[[File:Ani-toy Swindle.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Are you seeing this? Are you loving this? I'm so excited I could almost spring a leak." (''Hasbro version pictured.'')]]
	*'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2008)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2008 / 2010)}}</ul>
	**''~~Japanese~~ ID number:'' '''TA-36'''		:*''Takara ID number:'' '''TA-36'''
	**''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile		:*''Takara release date'': [[August 28]], 2010
			:*''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile
	{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

	: Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|''Animated'']] Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red. He also features a flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground. Swindle's cartoon-accurate cat-like pupils are simulated by carefully placed air bubbles within the [[light-piping]] plastic.		: Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|''Animated'']] Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red.

	:~~The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Swindle is largely similar~~, ~~but has~~ a few ~~paint differences from the [[Hasbro]] version. The most obvious is the addition~~ of ~~the Decepticon symbol on~~ his ~~sternum~~, ~~on the back of~~ the Gatling gun ~~piece~~. The ~~dark metallic purple paint has been replaced with a brighter flat purple,~~ and the ~~gunmetal on his face and grills is now bright silver~~, ~~as are~~ the ~~previously-unpainted hubcaps. His cannon now has a gunmetal-painted barrel, and~~ the ~~vents "light up" with purple rather than orange~~.		: In robot mode, he features a few of his in-show hidden weapons, namely the flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground.

	:Unfortunately, Swindle is rather prone to breaking, due to the use of translucent plastic in his joints (particularly his shoulders and hips). This tends to worsen with age.		: Swindle's cartoon-accurate cat-like pupils are simulated by carefully placed air bubbles within the [[light-piping]] plastic. Neat!

			: The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Swindle, released in the seventh wave of their ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)#TakaraTomy Animated toyline\|Animated]]'' line, is largely similar, but has a few paint differences from the [[Hasbro]] version. The most obvious is the addition of the Decepticon symbol on his sternum, on the back of the Gatling gun piece. The dark metallic purple paint has been replaced with a brighter flat purple, and the gunmetal on his face and grills is now bright silver, as are the previously-unpainted hubcaps. His cannon now has a gunmetal-painted barrel, and the vents "light up" with purple rather than orange.

			: Unfortunately, Swindle is rather prone to breaking, due to the use of translucent plastic in his joints (particularly his shoulders and hips). This tends to worsen with age.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm More information on Swindle at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm More information on Swindle at TFU.info]''
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	{{-}}{{Anchor\|Mercenary}}		{{-}}{{Anchor\|Mercenary}}
	[[Image:AnimatedMercenarySwindle.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|But wait, there's more! It's not sold in any store!]]		[[Image:AnimatedMercenarySwindle.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|But wait, there's more! It's not sold in any store!]]
	*'''Mercenary Swindle''' (Deluxe)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Mercenary Swindle''' (Deluxe, <s>2010</s>)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile		:*''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile
	{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

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	{{canceledtoy}}		{{canceledtoy}}
	{{--}}		{{-}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Cyberlink420 at 14:31, 3 October 2023

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

	: A late-series redeco of Swindle in more "urban camo" colors was planned, but ultimately never released. Although the airbrushed stock photos make it difficult to determine its exact color, Hasbro packaging artist [[Marcelo Matere]] would later confirm Mercenary Swindle to have been grey.<ref>https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1253435032917561344</ref>		: A late-series redeco of Swindle in more "urban camo" colors was planned, but ultimately never released. Although the airbrushed stock photos make it difficult to determine its exact color, Hasbro packaging artist [[Marcelo Matere]] would later confirm Mercenary Swindle to have been grey.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=The correct color was grey. The green one is probably a printing, color conversion issue.\|link=https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1253435032917561344\|name=Marcelo Matere\|site=Twitter\|year=2020\|month=04\|day=23\|(defunct=)}}</ref>

	{{canceledtoy}}		{{canceledtoy}}

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Animated */ Rolling out toy design credits template

2022-10-28T19:35:56Z

Animated: Rolling out toy design credits template

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	**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-36'''		**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-36'''
	**''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile		**''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile
			{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

	: Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|''Animated'']] Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red. He also features a flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground. Swindle's cartoon-accurate cat-like pupils are simulated by carefully placed air bubbles within the [[light-piping]] plastic.		: Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|''Animated'']] Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red. He also features a flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground. Swindle's cartoon-accurate cat-like pupils are simulated by carefully placed air bubbles within the [[light-piping]] plastic.
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	*'''Mercenary Swindle''' (Deluxe)		*'''Mercenary Swindle''' (Deluxe)
	**''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile		**''Accessories'': "[[Scatter blaster]]" missile launcher, missile
			{{toydesigner\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

	: A late-series redeco of Swindle in more "urban camo" colors was planned, but ultimately never released. Although the airbrushed stock photos make it difficult to determine its exact color, Hasbro packaging artist [[Marcelo Matere]] would later confirm Mercenary Swindle to have been grey.<ref>https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1253435032917561344</ref>		: A late-series redeco of Swindle in more "urban camo" colors was planned, but ultimately never released. Although the airbrushed stock photos make it difficult to determine its exact color, Hasbro packaging artist [[Marcelo Matere]] would later confirm Mercenary Swindle to have been grey.<ref>https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1253435032917561344</ref>

MBG: /* Animated */

2022-01-18T00:38:20Z

Animated

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	:The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Swindle is largely similar, but has a few paint differences from the [[Hasbro]] version. The most obvious is the addition of the Decepticon symbol on his sternum, on the back of the Gatling gun piece. The dark metallic purple paint has been replaced with a brighter flat purple, and the gunmetal on his face and grills is now bright silver, as are the previously-unpainted hubcaps. His cannon now has a gunmetal-painted barrel, and the vents "light up" with purple rather than orange.		:The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Swindle is largely similar, but has a few paint differences from the [[Hasbro]] version. The most obvious is the addition of the Decepticon symbol on his sternum, on the back of the Gatling gun piece. The dark metallic purple paint has been replaced with a brighter flat purple, and the gunmetal on his face and grills is now bright silver, as are the previously-unpainted hubcaps. His cannon now has a gunmetal-painted barrel, and the vents "light up" with purple rather than orange.

			:Unfortunately, Swindle is rather prone to breaking, due to the use of translucent plastic in his joints (particularly his shoulders and hips). This tends to worsen with age.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm More information on Swindle at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm More information on Swindle at TFU.info]''

Fritz: /* Animated */

2021-11-18T14:40:59Z

Animated

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Animated===		===''Animated''===
	[[File:Ani-toy Swindle.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Are you seeing this? Are you loving this? I'm so excited I could almost spring a leak." (''Hasbro version pictured.'')]]		[[File:Ani-toy Swindle.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|"Are you seeing this? Are you loving this? I'm so excited I could almost spring a leak." (''Hasbro version pictured.'')]]
	*'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2008)		*'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2008)

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	*The planet [[Andellor]], who make an excellent [[Anti-gravity gun\|anti-gravity cannon]].<ref name="everything">[[The Arrival issue 5#"Everything Must Go"\|Everything Must Go]]</ref>		*The planet [[Andellor]], who make an excellent [[Anti-gravity gun\|anti-gravity cannon]].<ref name="everything">[[The Arrival issue 5#"Everything Must Go"\|Everything Must Go]]</ref>
	*[[Cheyne]], builder of fine Circuitry repair patches. <ref name="almanac">''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]''</ref>		*[[Cheyne]], builder of fine Circuitry repair patches. <ref name="almanac">''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]''</ref>
	*[[Comb\|Com]], where the Nemesis Shield type 2B is available.<ref name="almanac"/>		*[[Comb\|Com]], where the [[Nemesis Shield]] type 2B is available.<ref name="almanac"/>
	*The planet [[Darhos\|Dahros]], which produces the amazing product that is [[glass gas]].<ref name="everything"/>		*The planet [[Darhos\|Dahros]], which produces the amazing product that is [[glass gas]].<ref name="everything"/>
	*[[Dabola]], where he purchased escape ships.<ref name="almanac"/>		*[[Dabola]], where he purchased escape ships.<ref name="almanac"/>
	*[[Ganzvort]], home of the [[Omega bomb]]. He noted that he had to visit Okayama at some point.<ref name="almanac"/>		*[[Ganzvort]], home of the [[Omega bomb]]. He noted that he had to visit Okayama at some point.<ref name="almanac"/>
	*[[Garro\|Garo]], where [[Nemesis Shield]] type 11A can be purchased.<ref name="almanac"/>		*[[Garro\|Garo]], where Nemesis Shield type 11A can be purchased.<ref name="almanac"/>
	*[[Menonia]], source of the robotic panacea of "[[Menonian super glue\|super glue]]".<ref name="everything"/>		*[[Menonia]], source of the robotic panacea of "[[Menonian super glue\|super glue]]".<ref name="everything"/>
	*[[Nebulos]], where the energon is exceptionally smooth, and one can retire to live the good life on a tropical island.<ref name = "con air"/>		*[[Nebulos]], where the energon is exceptionally smooth, and one can retire to live the good life on a tropical island.<ref name = "con air"/>
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	*[[Talos Four]], manufacturers of the [[triple crusher cannon]].<ref name="everything"/>		*[[Talos Four]], manufacturers of the [[triple crusher cannon]].<ref name="everything"/>
	*The world of [[Torkulon]], source of the spectacular [[Torkulonian decompression pump\|decompression pump]].<ref name="everything"/>		*The world of [[Torkulon]], source of the spectacular [[Torkulonian decompression pump\|decompression pump]].<ref name="everything"/>
	*The home of Vandarian holographic technology, which Lockdown finds useful.<ref name="almanac"/>		*The home of [[Vandar\|Vandarian]] holographic technology, which Lockdown finds useful.<ref name="almanac"/>
	*[[Xeptos]], the source of [[Chaosmaster Bomb]]s.<ref name="almanac"/>		*[[Xeptos]], the source of [[Chaosmaster Bomb]]s.<ref name="almanac"/>