Swerve (Universe): Difference between revisions
From MediaWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
No edit summary |
|||
| (22 intermediate revisions by 10 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{factions|autobot|unicron}} | {{factions|autobot|unicron}} | ||
{{disambig3|Swerve}} | {{disambig3|Swerve}} | ||
:''Swerve is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy | :''Swerve is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe series]]).'' | ||
[[Image:Swerve-TFUcard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Swurrve.]] | |||
'''Swerve''' is one of the many Cybertronians caught up in the multiversal war between the forces of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]]. He is partnered with the [[Mini-Con]] [[Roadhandler (Universe)|Roadhandler]]. | '''Swerve''' is one of the many Cybertronians caught up in the multiversal war between the forces of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]]. He is partnered with the [[Mini-Con]] [[Roadhandler (Universe)|Roadhandler]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | [[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]] | ||
Swerve and Roadhandler were battling [[Oil Slick (Universe)|Oil Slick]], [[Ransack (Universe 2003)|Ransack]], and [[Refute]] when Unicron abducted them to be his [[Minion of Unicron|Minion]]s. Swerve resisted the influence of Unicron for a time, but eventually he succumbed to the bloodthirst brought on by the [[Unicron virus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} | ===''Universe'' comic=== | ||
In [[Aurex 203.26 Zeta]], Swerve and Roadhandler were battling [[Oil Slick (Universe)|Oil Slick]], [[Ransack (Universe 2003)|Ransack]], and [[Refute (Armada)|Refute]] when Unicron abducted them to be his [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minion]]s. Swerve resisted the influence of Unicron for a time, but eventually he succumbed to the bloodthirst brought on by the [[Unicron virus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/04}} | |||
Swerve was one of the many Cybertronians breaking out of the [[Cauldron]]'s prison cells. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} | |||
Swerve was one of the many Cybertronians breaking out of the [[Cauldron]]'s prison cells. | |||
{{--}} | {{--}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe (2003)=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
[[Image:Universe2003toy-SwerveRoadhandler.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Watch your ice cream around this guy.]] | [[Image:Universe2003toy-SwerveRoadhandler.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Watch your ice cream around this guy.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Swerve with Roadhandler''' (Deluxe, 2004)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles | |||
: | : Part of the seventh wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)| Universe]]'' Deluxes, Swerve is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]] mold, transforming into a sleek Cybertronic racecar. In vehicle mode, inserting his pack-in partner [[Roadhandler (Universe)|Roadhandler]] under his spoiler activates his "flight mode", flipping down his rear side panels into hover-wings. He also comes with two Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-activated spring-loaded missile launchers. | ||
: This mold was [[ | : This mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Toys|Blurr]], and retooled again to make the [[BotCon 2008]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Blurr (SG)#Toys|Blurr]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Swerve/swerve.htm More information on Swerve at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Swerve/swerve.htm More information on Swerve at TFU.info]'' | ||
==Notes== | |||
*Swerve began life as a planned [[Powerlinx]] version of ''Armada'' Blurr.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=With Armada selling well we are still making Blurr so we pushed out the PL version till late next year. I hope to find a home in the TF:Universe line for it.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/08/19/orsons-world-819-updated-again-758|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=2003|month=08|day=19}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=I don't know if Blurr ever came out in that red [Powerlinx] deco.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwGRYaeC8U&t=1734s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!|year=2023|month=03|day=17}}</ref> In fact, Hasbro reached out to [[Ben Yee]] in March of 2003 to ask fans for input on what a potential Powerlinx version of Blurr should look like.<ref>{{citesocial|quote='''3/17/03: Hasbro needs your opinion!'''<br>Hasbro is currently considering creating a new deco for Armada Blurr in the spirit of the upcoming Cyclonus and Hot Shot redecos. I have set up this [http://web.archive.org/web/20030802135128/http://www.bwtf.com/cgi-bin/board/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=3e76810d2d46ffff&act=ST&f=8&t=308&st=#entry1 poll] on the bwtf.com bulletin boards for voting and discussion. Make your voice heard!|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20030330072858/http://www.bwtf.com/|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|year=2003|month=03|day=17}}</ref> Yee ran a poll on his website that "Hasbro [would] seriously take ... into consideration", with options including "G1 oriented color scheme (such as [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack's]])", "gold and black color scheme", "translucent colors", and "rally colors with logo labels/stickers".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hasbro is currently considering doing a redeco of Armada Blurr in the spirit of the Hot Shot and Cyclonus redecos shown at last week's Hasbro event. Vote for one of the choices above or post your own idea for a color scheme. Hasbro will seriously take this into consideration, so vote now and make your voice heard!|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20030802135128/http://www.bwtf.com/cgi-bin/board/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=3e76810d2d46ffff&act=ST&f=8&t=308&st=#entry1|name=Ben Yee|site=the BWTF message boards|year=2003|month=03|day=17}}</ref> Unsurprisingly, the "G1" option won overwhelmingly; if one assumes that the eventual red and black color scheme of ''Universe'' Swerve ''was'' thus G1-inspired, this might suggest it was developed as an homage to [[Overdrive#Toys|Overdrive]] (who had a flight mode similar to Blurr's) only to suffer the same [[trademark]] problems that affected ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]] (who ''also'' started out as Overdrive). | |||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Japanese:'' '''Swerve''' (スワーブ ''Suwābu'') | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Armada Autobots]] | [[Category:Armada Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Minions of Unicron]] | [[Category:Minions of Unicron]] | ||
[[Category:Universe Autobots]] | [[Category:Universe Autobots]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:12, 24 August 2023
| The name or term "Swerve" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Swerve (disambiguation). |
- Swerve is an Autobot from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe series).
Swerve is one of the many Cybertronians caught up in the multiversal war between the forces of Primus and Unicron. He is partnered with the Mini-Con Roadhandler.
Fiction
[edit]
Universe comic
[edit]In Aurex 203.26 Zeta, Swerve and Roadhandler were battling Oil Slick, Ransack, and Refute when Unicron abducted them to be his Minions. Swerve resisted the influence of Unicron for a time, but eventually he succumbed to the bloodthirst brought on by the Unicron virus. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/04
Swerve was one of the many Cybertronians breaking out of the Cauldron's prison cells. Escape
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]
- Swerve with Roadhandler (Deluxe, 2004)
- Accessories: 2 launchers, 2 missiles
- Part of the seventh wave of Universe Deluxes, Swerve is a redeco of the Armada Blurr mold, transforming into a sleek Cybertronic racecar. In vehicle mode, inserting his pack-in partner Roadhandler under his spoiler activates his "flight mode", flipping down his rear side panels into hover-wings. He also comes with two Mini-Con Powerlinx-activated spring-loaded missile launchers.
- This mold was retooled to make Cybertron Blurr, and retooled again to make the BotCon 2008-exclusive Shattered Glass Blurr.
Notes
[edit]- Swerve began life as a planned Powerlinx version of Armada Blurr.[1][2] In fact, Hasbro reached out to Ben Yee in March of 2003 to ask fans for input on what a potential Powerlinx version of Blurr should look like.[3] Yee ran a poll on his website that "Hasbro [would] seriously take ... into consideration", with options including "G1 oriented color scheme (such as Wheeljack's)", "gold and black color scheme", "translucent colors", and "rally colors with logo labels/stickers".[4] Unsurprisingly, the "G1" option won overwhelmingly; if one assumes that the eventual red and black color scheme of Universe Swerve was thus G1-inspired, this might suggest it was developed as an homage to Overdrive (who had a flight mode similar to Blurr's) only to suffer the same trademark problems that affected Alternators Windcharger (who also started out as Overdrive).
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Swerve (スワーブ Suwābu)
References
[edit]- ↑ "With Armada selling well we are still making Blurr so we pushed out the PL version till late next year. I hope to find a home in the TF:Universe line for it."—Aaron Archer, TFW2005, 2003/08/19
- ↑ "I don't know if Blurr ever came out in that red [Powerlinx] deco."—Aaron Archer, The Toy Armada, "Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE - Armada BLURR and more!", 2023/03/17
- ↑ "3/17/03: Hasbro needs your opinion!
Hasbro is currently considering creating a new deco for Armada Blurr in the spirit of the upcoming Cyclonus and Hot Shot redecos. I have set up this poll on the bwtf.com bulletin boards for voting and discussion. Make your voice heard!"—Ben Yee, BWTF, 2003/03/17 - ↑ "Hasbro is currently considering doing a redeco of Armada Blurr in the spirit of the Hot Shot and Cyclonus redecos shown at last week's Hasbro event. Vote for one of the choices above or post your own idea for a color scheme. Hasbro will seriously take this into consideration, so vote now and make your voice heard!"—Ben Yee, the BWTF message boards, 2003/03/17
