Swindler - Revision history

BerylRoll at 16:41, 12 February 2026

2026-02-12T16:41:41Z

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	====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====		====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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	''Swindler and the rest of the Race Car Patrol, along with the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]], were tasked with preventing the [[Decepticon]]s from experimenting on their fellow Autobot Micromasters from the [[Battle Patrol]], previously captured during a scouting mission. They were given explosive charges to destroy the facility where the Battle Patrol were being held, but chafed against [[Xaaron]]'s orders that did not permit a rescue. Ultimately they disobeyed his orders and braved the installation. Entry to the facility proved a little too easy... Turns out the Decepticons had already successfully reverse-engineered Micromaster technology, and were now using the Autobots to test their new Air Strike Patrol. With a bit of trickery on [[Roadhandler (G1)\|Roadhandler]]'s part, the Autobots nonetheless managed to liberate their comrades and fled from the installation.'' {{storylink\|A Small War!}}		''Swindler and the rest of the Race Car Patrol, along with the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]], were tasked with preventing the [[Decepticon]]s from experimenting on their fellow Autobot Micromasters from the [[Battle Patrol]], previously captured during a scouting mission. They were given explosive charges to destroy the facility where the Battle Patrol were being held, but chafed against [[Xaaron (G1)\|Xaaron]]'s orders that did not permit a rescue. Ultimately they disobeyed his orders and braved the installation. Entry to the facility proved a little too easy... Turns out the Decepticons had already successfully reverse-engineered Micromaster technology, and were now using the Autobots to test their new Air Strike Patrol. With a bit of trickery on [[Roadhandler (G1)\|Roadhandler]]'s part, the Autobots nonetheless managed to liberate their comrades and fled from the installation.'' {{storylink\|A Small War!}}

	[[File:Swindler king con.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.5\|An average Tuesday in 1980s New York City.]]		[[File:Swindler king con.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.5\|An average Tuesday in 1980s New York City.]]

TitaniumToughGuy: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

2025-02-26T17:27:12Z

War for Cybertron: Siege

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	:He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations\|Roadhandler]] to form a "Multi-Mech Particle Exhaust Cannon." As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels. Alternatively he can be turned into a single blaster without the need of his teammate as a [[fan mode]].		:He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations\|Roadhandler]] to form a "Multi-Mech Particle Exhaust Cannon." As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels. Alternatively he can be turned into a single blaster without the need of his teammate as a [[fan mode]].

	:~~Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Swindler's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.~~ He was later [[~~redeco~~]]ed as [[Blackjack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Blackjack]].		:He was later [[retool]]ed into [[Blackjack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Blackjack]].
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Cyberlink420 at 03:36, 28 January 2025

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices~~. Similarly, his physical weakness may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in low-speed crashes~~.		*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.
	*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.		*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.
	*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.		*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.

Cyberlink420 at 06:02, 27 January 2025

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.		*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices. Similarly, his physical weakness may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in low-speed crashes.
	*Also, ~~Swindler's~~ physical weakness may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in ~~35 mph/56 km/h~~ crashes.
	*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.		*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.
	*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.		*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.

TemporarilyOutofStupidity: Added metric speed measurement unit for better understanding

2025-01-26T09:03:46Z

Added metric speed measurement unit for better understanding

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.		*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.
	*Also, Swindler's physical weakness may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in 35 mph crashes.		*Also, Swindler's physical weakness may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in 35 mph/56 km/h crashes.
	*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.		*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.
	*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.		*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.

TemporarilyOutofStupidity at 05:38, 26 January 2025

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.		*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.
	*Swindler's physical weakness ~~also~~ may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in 35 mph crashes.		*Also, Swindler's physical weakness may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in 35 mph crashes.
	*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.		*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.
	*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.		*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.

TemporarilyOutofStupidity at 05:37, 26 January 2025

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.		*Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker {{w\|John DeLorean}}'s... ''dubious'' business practices.
			*Swindler's physical weakness also may well been a jab at the DMC DeLorean's fragility in 35 mph crashes.
	*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.		*Swindler's vehicle mode as depicted in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' interestingly includes the distinctive rear vents of the ''Back to the Future'' time machine rather than the stock DMC-12 louvered rear window.
	*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.		*A later crossover with ''Back to the Future'' would introduce a new DeLorean-based Autobot, [[Gigawatt]], who was explicitly the time-machine version of the DeLorean.

Saix: clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1), → (2), |upright=1.1| → |

2024-09-20T21:36:52Z

clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1), → (2), |upright=1.1| → |

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	When [[Roadhandler (G1)\|Roadhandler]] was challenged by professional wrestler [[Jake "The Jackhammer" Jackson]] to fight him in the ring, the former saw a new forum with which to demonstrate Autobot virtues to a larger human audience, and accepted. He had Swindler and Free Wheeler accompany him to his first meeting with Jackson, and when [[Casanova Brown]] introduced himself as Jackson's manager, Swindler decided to follow suit and introduced himself as Roadhandler's manager. He got into the swing of things quickly, and when Brown suggested that Roadhandler throw the match as part of his performance, Swindler insisted that an Autobot only loses to "a superior opponent." Despite Swindler throttling him to get his point across, Brown was more than happy to let the Autobots dictate the match's outcome. Roadhandler rose to fame after his first victory, with Swindler accompanying him to all subsequent matches. Eventually, Roadhandler's fame attracted the unwanted attentions of the Decepticons, who challenged him to take on [[Storm Cloud (G1)\|Storm Cloud]] in the ring. Knowing that [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] and his troops wouldn't play fair, Cecilia approached Swindler and asked him to keep an eye out for Roadhandler's fanclub during the match. Cecilia's intuition turned out to be on the money, as several kidnapping attempts were made on Raodhandler's fans during the match, in a bid to force him to forfeit the match. Thanks to the other Micromasters' efforts, all abductions were thwarted, and Roadhandler claimed victory without fear of casualties. {{storylink\|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}		When [[Roadhandler (G1)\|Roadhandler]] was challenged by professional wrestler [[Jake "The Jackhammer" Jackson]] to fight him in the ring, the former saw a new forum with which to demonstrate Autobot virtues to a larger human audience, and accepted. He had Swindler and Free Wheeler accompany him to his first meeting with Jackson, and when [[Casanova Brown]] introduced himself as Jackson's manager, Swindler decided to follow suit and introduced himself as Roadhandler's manager. He got into the swing of things quickly, and when Brown suggested that Roadhandler throw the match as part of his performance, Swindler insisted that an Autobot only loses to "a superior opponent." Despite Swindler throttling him to get his point across, Brown was more than happy to let the Autobots dictate the match's outcome. Roadhandler rose to fame after his first victory, with Swindler accompanying him to all subsequent matches. Eventually, Roadhandler's fame attracted the unwanted attentions of the Decepticons, who challenged him to take on [[Storm Cloud (G1)\|Storm Cloud]] in the ring. Knowing that [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] and his troops wouldn't play fair, Cecilia approached Swindler and asked him to keep an eye out for Roadhandler's fanclub during the match. Cecilia's intuition turned out to be on the money, as several kidnapping attempts were made on Raodhandler's fans during the match, in a bid to force him to forfeit the match. Thanks to the other Micromasters' efforts, all abductions were thwarted, and Roadhandler claimed victory without fear of casualties. {{storylink\|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}

	[[File:Race car patrol double deal of the century.jpg\|thumb\|left~~\|upright=1.1~~\|"My Swindler sense is tingling!"]]		[[File:Race car patrol double deal of the century.jpg\|thumb\|left\|"My Swindler sense is tingling!"]]
	''Swindler and the Race Car Patrol were out with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] on Earth when they saw [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]] being attacked and abducted by [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Decepticon]]. Shortly afterwards, the Decepticon radioed Optimus, and offered to sell the plans back to him for 5000 energon units. Optimus agreed to "Dealer's" terms, and turned to the Race Car Patrol for volunteers on the exchange. The group was then approached by a [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Autobot]] who offered to retrieve the sensitive information that Chainclaw had been carrying. Optimus allowed "Double" to go through with the mission, but grew antsy when there appeared to be a delay on his return. He did come back, badly damaged and carrying Chainclaw, claiming that the Decepticons had ambushed him and taken both the plans and the energon. Angered by the betrayal, the rest of the Autobots present vowed to deal with the Decepticons themselves, and charged into battle against [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]]'s troops, holed up in a nearby building.'' {{storylink\|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}		''Swindler and the Race Car Patrol were out with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] on Earth when they saw [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]] being attacked and abducted by [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Decepticon]]. Shortly afterwards, the Decepticon radioed Optimus, and offered to sell the plans back to him for 5000 energon units. Optimus agreed to "Dealer's" terms, and turned to the Race Car Patrol for volunteers on the exchange. The group was then approached by a [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Autobot]] who offered to retrieve the sensitive information that Chainclaw had been carrying. Optimus allowed "Double" to go through with the mission, but grew antsy when there appeared to be a delay on his return. He did come back, badly damaged and carrying Chainclaw, claiming that the Decepticons had ambushed him and taken both the plans and the energon. Angered by the betrayal, the rest of the Autobots present vowed to deal with the Decepticons themselves, and charged into battle against [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]]'s troops, holed up in a nearby building.'' {{storylink\|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}

	''Swindler attended the [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party [[1989]], where for some reason he sat atop the tree.'' {{storylink\|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg\|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}		''Swindler attended the [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party [[1989]], where for some reason he sat atop the tree.'' {{storylink\|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg\|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}
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	===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===		===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
	====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages====		====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages====
	When [[Star Saber (G1)\|Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Race Car Patrol helped rebuild Planet [[Micro]] into Planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violengiguar]] 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\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 1}}		When [[Star Saber (G1)\|Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Race Car Patrol helped rebuild Planet [[Micro]] into Planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violengiguar]] 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\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 1}}

	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 (G1)\|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]], they emerged triumphant. {{storylink\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 3}}		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 (G1)\|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]], they emerged triumphant. {{storylink\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 3}}

FortressMaxxing: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */ More alt mode info

2024-05-31T01:50:17Z

War for Cybertron: Siege: More alt mode info

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	:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]		:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]

	:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Swindler transforms into a grey ~~vaguely-Cybertronian~~ sports car. ~~He can also combine with his pack-~~in ~~teammate [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations\|Roadhandler]]~~ to ~~form a "Multi-Mech Particle Exhaust Cannon." As a part of~~ the ~~[[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]~~, ~~their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with~~ a ~~[[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can~~ also ~~be attached~~ to ~~their barrels. Alternatively he can be turned into a single blaster without~~ the ~~need~~ of ~~his teammate as a [[fan mode]]~~.		:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Swindler transforms into a grey retro sports car, featuring an overall wedge design much like the classic DeLorean of his original Generation 1 self. The front fascia in particular bears some semblance to the Lancia Montecarlo, a car which is also often compared to the DeLorean in terms of design.

	:Swindler's shoulder joints don't offer much clearance, which heavily hinders both articulation and transformation. A small amount of force is required to shift all the parts into place to properly tab in, as well as to pull the parts apart far enough to move them out of the way for robot mode.		:Swindler's shoulder joints don't offer much clearance, which heavily hinders both articulation and transformation. A small amount of force is required to shift all the parts into place to properly tab in, as well as to pull the parts apart far enough to move them out of the way for robot mode.

	:~~Though designated for release~~ in the ~~first quarter of 2019~~, ~~Swindler's wave reached U~~.S. ~~store shelves in late 2018~~.		:He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations\|Roadhandler]] to form a "Multi-Mech Particle Exhaust Cannon." As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels. Alternatively he can be turned into a single blaster without the need of his teammate as a [[fan mode]].

	:He was later [[redeco]]ed as [[Blackjack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Blackjack]].		:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Swindler's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018. He was later [[redeco]]ed as [[Blackjack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Blackjack]].
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M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-12-09T03:15:00Z

Toys

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	{{anchor\|Zone}}		{{anchor\|Zone}}
	[[File:G1-toy Swindler.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|"The way I see it, if you're gonna [[Scanning\|scan]] a car for an [[alternate mode]], why not one with [[Gigawatt\|some style?]]"]]		[[File:G1-toy Swindler.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|"The way I see it, if you're gonna [[Scanning\|scan]] a car for an [[alternate mode]], why not one with [[Gigawatt\|some style?]]"]]
	*'''Race Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1988]]/[[1990]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Race Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1988]]/[[1990]])}}</ul>
	**''Takara ID number'': '''C-334'''		:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-334'''

	:Swindler transforms into a gray DeLorean DMC-12 sports car, albeit a debranded one with a blank rectangle in place of the iconic "DMC" grill logo. He was sold only as part of a [[Micromaster]] Patrol four-pack with [[Free Wheeler#Toys\|Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)#Toys\|Roadhandler]] and [[Tailspin#Toys\|Tailspin]]~~. Swindler is [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]] with Tailspin, sharing the same plastic colors~~.		: Released in the sixth year of Hasbro's US [[The Transformers (toyline)\|''Transformers'' toyline]] (fifth year in European markets), Swindler transforms into a gray DeLorean DMC-12 sports car, albeit a debranded one with a blank rectangle in place of the iconic "DMC" grill logo. Swindler is [[Gang-molding\|gang-molded]] with Tailspin, sharing the same plastic colors.

			: He was sold only as part of a [[Micromaster]] Patrol four-pack with [[Free Wheeler#Toys\|Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)#Toys\|Roadhandler]] and [[Tailspin#Toys\|Tailspin]].

	:Together with the [[Air Strike Patrol]] and the [[Off Road Patrol]], the Race Car Patrol was released by Hasbro in late 1988 (basically, a case of "next year product" being released at the end of the old year), in packaging that differed from the "proper" 1989 Micromasters' redesigned packaging (silver cards and boxes featuring an all-new "Transformers" logo) by retaining a variation of the faction-specific color-coded gradient background on the card and featuring a unique "Micro Transformers" title in a variation of the old, pre-1989 "Transformers" logo. This same basic packaging design was also used for Canada (albeit bilingual English/French) and parts of Europe (bilingual French/Dutch, and Italian-only packaging distributed by [[GiG]]). However, a [[variant#Running changes\|running change variant]] of the French/Dutch version featuring the later 1989 packaging design also exists, and most likely a similar version (in English-only packaging) was also released in the United Kingdom alongside similar versions of the Air Strike Patrol and the Off Road Patrol.		:Together with the [[Air Strike Patrol]] and the [[Off Road Patrol]], the Race Car Patrol was released by Hasbro in late 1988 (basically, a case of "next year product" being released at the end of the old year), in packaging that differed from the "proper" 1989 Micromasters' redesigned packaging (silver cards and boxes featuring an all-new "Transformers" logo) by retaining a variation of the faction-specific color-coded gradient background on the card and featuring a unique "Micro Transformers" title in a variation of the old, pre-1989 "Transformers" logo. This same basic packaging design was also used for Canada (albeit bilingual English/French) and parts of Europe (bilingual French/Dutch, and Italian-only packaging distributed by [[GiG]]). However, a [[variant#Running changes\|running change variant]] of the French/Dutch version featuring the later 1989 packaging design also exists, and most likely a similar version (in English-only packaging) was also released in the United Kingdom alongside similar versions of the Air Strike Patrol and the Off Road Patrol.

	:The Race Car Patrol was sold in Japan as part of the ''Zone'' portion of ~~the~~ ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline~~)#1990 (Zone~~)\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' series. The toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions.		:The Race Car Patrol was sold in Japan as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)\|Zone]]'' portion of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' series. The toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Swindler/swindler.htm More information on Swindler at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Swindler/swindler.htm More information on Swindler at TFU.info]''
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	===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===		===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
	{{anchor\|Generations}}		{{anchor\|Generations}}
	[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Race-Car-Patrol.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Roads? Where I'm going, I don't ''need'' roads.]]		[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Race-Car-Patrol.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Roads? Where I'm going, I don't ''need'' roads.]]
	*'''Roadhandler & Swindler''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadhandler & Swindler''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])}}</ul>
	**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S4'''		:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S4'''
	**''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''SG-03'''		:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''SG-03'''
	**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]		:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]

	:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Swindler transforms into a grey vaguely-Cybertronian sports car. He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations\|Roadhandler]] to form a "Multi-Mech Particle Exhaust Cannon." As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels. Alternatively he can be turned into a single blaster without the need of his teammate as a [[fan mode]].		:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Swindler transforms into a grey vaguely-Cybertronian sports car. He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations\|Roadhandler]] to form a "Multi-Mech Particle Exhaust Cannon." As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels. Alternatively he can be turned into a single blaster without the need of his teammate as a [[fan mode]].
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	:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Swindler's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.		:Though designated for release in the first quarter of 2019, Swindler's wave reached U.S. store shelves in late 2018.

	:He was later ~~redecoed~~ as [[Blackjack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Blackjack]].		:He was later [[redeco]]ed as [[Blackjack (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Blackjack]].
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	When [[Roadhandler (G1)\|Roadhandler]] was challenged by professional wrestler [[Jake "The Jackhammer" Jackson]] to fight him in the ring, the former saw a new forum with which to demonstrate Autobot virtues to a larger human audience, and accepted. He had Swindler and Free Wheeler accompany him to his first meeting with Jackson, and when [[Casanova Brown]] introduced himself as Jackson's manager, Swindler decided to follow suit and introduced himself as Roadhandler's manager. He got into the swing of things quickly, and when Brown suggested that Roadhandler throw the match as part of his performance, Swindler insisted that an Autobot only loses to "a superior opponent." Despite Swindler throttling him to get his point across, Brown was more than happy to let the Autobots dictate the match's outcome. Roadhandler rose to fame after his first victory, with Swindler accompanying him to all subsequent matches. Eventually, Roadhandler's fame attracted the unwanted attentions of the Decepticons, who challenged him to take on [[Storm Cloud (G1)\|Storm Cloud]] in the ring. Knowing that [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] and his troops wouldn't play fair, Cecilia approached Swindler and asked him to keep an eye out for Roadhandler's fanclub during the match. Cecilia's intuition turned out to be on the money, as several kidnapping attempts were made on Raodhandler's fans during the match, in a bid to force him to forfeit the match. Thanks to the other Micromasters' efforts, all abductions were thwarted, and Roadhandler claimed victory without fear of casualties. {{storylink\|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}		When [[Roadhandler (G1)\|Roadhandler]] was challenged by professional wrestler [[Jake "The Jackhammer" Jackson]] to fight him in the ring, the former saw a new forum with which to demonstrate Autobot virtues to a larger human audience, and accepted. He had Swindler and Free Wheeler accompany him to his first meeting with Jackson, and when [[Casanova Brown]] introduced himself as Jackson's manager, Swindler decided to follow suit and introduced himself as Roadhandler's manager. He got into the swing of things quickly, and when Brown suggested that Roadhandler throw the match as part of his performance, Swindler insisted that an Autobot only loses to "a superior opponent." Despite Swindler throttling him to get his point across, Brown was more than happy to let the Autobots dictate the match's outcome. Roadhandler rose to fame after his first victory, with Swindler accompanying him to all subsequent matches. Eventually, Roadhandler's fame attracted the unwanted attentions of the Decepticons, who challenged him to take on [[Storm Cloud (G1)\|Storm Cloud]] in the ring. Knowing that [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] and his troops wouldn't play fair, Cecilia approached Swindler and asked him to keep an eye out for Roadhandler's fanclub during the match. Cecilia's intuition turned out to be on the money, as several kidnapping attempts were made on Raodhandler's fans during the match, in a bid to force him to forfeit the match. Thanks to the other Micromasters' efforts, all abductions were thwarted, and Roadhandler claimed victory without fear of casualties. {{storylink\|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}

	[[File:Race car patrol double deal of the century.jpg\|thumb\|left~~\|upright=1.1~~\|"My Swindler sense is tingling!"]]		[[File:Race car patrol double deal of the century.jpg\|thumb\|left\|"My Swindler sense is tingling!"]]
	''Swindler and the Race Car Patrol were out with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] on Earth when they saw [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]] being attacked and abducted by [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Decepticon]]. Shortly afterwards, the Decepticon radioed Optimus, and offered to sell the plans back to him for 5000 energon units. Optimus agreed to "Dealer's" terms, and turned to the Race Car Patrol for volunteers on the exchange. The group was then approached by a [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Autobot]] who offered to retrieve the sensitive information that Chainclaw had been carrying. Optimus allowed "Double" to go through with the mission, but grew antsy when there appeared to be a delay on his return. He did come back, badly damaged and carrying Chainclaw, claiming that the Decepticons had ambushed him and taken both the plans and the energon. Angered by the betrayal, the rest of the Autobots present vowed to deal with the Decepticons themselves, and charged into battle against [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]]'s troops, holed up in a nearby building.'' {{storylink\|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}		''Swindler and the Race Car Patrol were out with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] on Earth when they saw [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]] being attacked and abducted by [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Decepticon]]. Shortly afterwards, the Decepticon radioed Optimus, and offered to sell the plans back to him for 5000 energon units. Optimus agreed to "Dealer's" terms, and turned to the Race Car Patrol for volunteers on the exchange. The group was then approached by a [[Doubledealer\|a mysterious Autobot]] who offered to retrieve the sensitive information that Chainclaw had been carrying. Optimus allowed "Double" to go through with the mission, but grew antsy when there appeared to be a delay on his return. He did come back, badly damaged and carrying Chainclaw, claiming that the Decepticons had ambushed him and taken both the plans and the energon. Angered by the betrayal, the rest of the Autobots present vowed to deal with the Decepticons themselves, and charged into battle against [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]]'s troops, holed up in a nearby building.'' {{storylink\|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}

	''Swindler attended the [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party [[1989]], where for some reason he sat atop the tree.'' {{storylink\|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg\|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}		''Swindler attended the [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party [[1989]], where for some reason he sat atop the tree.'' {{storylink\|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg\|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}
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	===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===		===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
	====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages====		====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages====
	When [[Star Saber (G1)\|Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Race Car Patrol helped rebuild Planet [[Micro]] into Planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violengiguar]] 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\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 1}}		When [[Star Saber (G1)\|Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Race Car Patrol helped rebuild Planet [[Micro]] into Planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violengiguar]] 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\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 1}}

	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 (G1)\|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]], they emerged triumphant. {{storylink\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 3}}		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 (G1)\|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]], and [[Skywave]], they emerged triumphant. {{storylink\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)\|Zone Part 3}}