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:''Swindler is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | <tr> | ||
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> | |||
This article is in need of images. | |||
</div><small>'''Specifics:''' Toy</small> | |||
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<td>{{disambig2|the Autobot Micromaster|the assorted (mostly treacherous) characters with the similar name|Swindle (disambiguation)}} | |||
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:''Swindler is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] [[Micromaster|Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:Swindler boxart.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"My Cybertronian name translates to what?"]] | |||
'''Swindler''' is a member of the [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol]]. He prefers to burn rubber instead of Energon. | |||
:''Japanese name:'' '''Glorean''' | :''Japanese name:'' '''Glorean''' | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
Swindler became Roadhandler's manager when the latter became a pro wrestling celebrity. {{storylink|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}} | |||
===Zone OVA=== | ===Zone OVA=== | ||
===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ||
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<td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"><div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;">[[Image:Rad-sm.gif|left|93px|No, really. HE WANTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS.]] | |||
<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> | |||
''This character article is a [[:Category:Character stubs missing fiction|stub]] and is missing information on their '''fictional appearances'''. You can help '''Transformers Wiki''' by [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Swindler&action=edit expanding it].'' | |||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
* '''Race Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989) | * '''Race Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989) | ||
: 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]]. | : 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|Free Wheeler]] and [[Tailspin|Tailspin]]. | ||
===Zone=== | ===Zone=== | ||
* '''Race Car Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer Team, 1990) | * '''Race Car Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer Team, 1990) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''C-334''' | |||
: The Race Car Patrol Team was sold in Japan as part of the ''[[Zone]]'' series. The toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions. | : The Race Car Patrol Team was sold in Japan as part of the ''[[Zone|Zone]]'' series. The toys are identical to the [[Hasbro|Hasbro]] versions. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker | * Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_DeLorean" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:John_DeLorean">John DeLorean</a>'s dubious business practices. | ||
* Swindler's membership in the Race Car Patrol is extremely difficult to explain, considering his altmode's top speed is about 80 mph and it corners like a rhinoceros | |||
* His sad lack of a Flux Capacitor keeps him from being one of the greatest Transformers ever. | * His sad lack of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flux_Capacitor" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Flux_Capacitor">Flux Capacitor</a> keeps him from being one of the greatest Transformers ever. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Swindler/swindler.htm Swindler at TFU.info] | *[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Swindler/swindler.htm Swindler at TFU.info] | ||
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I cannot remain in this unacceptable operational status!</span><hr /> | |||
''This character article is a [[:Category:Character stubs|stub]] and is missing information. You can help '''Transformers Wiki''' by [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Swindler&action=edit expanding it].'' | |||
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Revision as of 07:48, 19 March 2009
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> This article is in need of images.
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| This article is about the Autobot Micromaster. For the assorted (mostly treacherous) characters with the similar name, see Swindle (disambiguation). |
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- Swindler is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Swindler is a member of the Race Car Patrol. He prefers to burn rubber instead of Energon.
- Japanese name: Glorean
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Swindler became Roadhandler's manager when the latter became a pro wrestling celebrity. The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!
Zone OVA
Dreamwave comics continuity
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> This character article is a stub and is missing information on their fictional appearances. You can help Transformers Wiki by expanding it.
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Toys
Generation 1
- Race Car Patrol (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)
- Swindler transforms into a gray DeLorean DMC-12 sports car. He was sold only as part of a Patrol four-pack with Roadhandler, Free Wheeler and Tailspin.
Zone
- Race Car Patrol Team (Micro Transformer Team, 1990)
- Japanese ID number: C-334
- The Race Car Patrol Team was sold in Japan as part of the Zone series. The toys are identical to the Hasbro versions.
Trivia
- Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_DeLorean" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:John_DeLorean">John DeLorean</a>'s dubious business practices.
- Swindler's membership in the Race Car Patrol is extremely difficult to explain, considering his altmode's top speed is about 80 mph and it corners like a rhinoceros
- His sad lack of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flux_Capacitor" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Flux_Capacitor">Flux Capacitor</a> keeps him from being one of the greatest Transformers ever.
External links
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I cannot remain in this unacceptable operational status!</span><hr /> This character article is a stub and is missing information. You can help Transformers Wiki by expanding it.
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