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[[File:PilotPart1 Sideswipe Cybertronian vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Sideswipe is a big fan of the Fish of Fury strategy.]]
[[File:PilotPart1 Sideswipe Cybertronian vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Sideswipe is a big fan of the Fish of Fury strategy.]]
Sideswipe was tearing up the pavement in a park on Cybertron when he was apprehended by [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]. Handcuffed to her, he was basically forced to accompany her as she followed [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and was put to work getting a [[space bridge]] functional so the trio could go to [[Earth]]. Once there, Sideswipe wasted no time in making himself scarce, and swiftly encountered both [[Russell Clay]] and the Decepticon [[Underbite (RID)|Underbite]]. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 1)}} Basically forced to choose between helping Bumblebee or listen to [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] chatter, Sideswipe picked the former option, and ended up being instrumental in stopping Underbite by luring the Decepticon to a quarry. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 2)}}
Sideswipe was tearing up the pavement in a park on Cybertron when he was apprehended by [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]. Handcuffed to her, he was basically forced to accompany her as she followed [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and was put to work getting a [[space bridge]] functional so the trio could go to [[Earth]]. Once there, Sideswipe wasted no time in making himself scarce, and swiftly encountered both [[Russell Clay]] and the Decepticon [[Underbite (RID)|Underbite]]. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 1)}} Basically forced to choose between helping Bumblebee or listen to [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] chatter, Sideswipe picked the former option, and ended up being instrumental in stopping Underbite by luring the Decepticon to a quarry. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 2)}}

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"Sideswipe (RID)" redirects here. For 2001 Robots in Disguise Side Swipe, see Side Swipe (RID).
The name or term "Sideswipe" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Sideswipe (disambiguation).
Sideswipe is an Autobot from the War for Cybertron portion of the Aligned continuity family.
The next master of Hatenko's Fist of the Key.

Rebel, bad-boy, competitive; these are all things that describe Sideswipe, who is always happy to show off his prowess in the heat of battle, and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Sideswipe is, at his core, a lone wolf who tends to look out for himself, but when push come to shove, he heeds the call to action, jumping into the fight with guns blazing. Sideswipe is always quick with his words, and quicker with his hands, and is all about getting the drop on his enemies. And he always makes sure to look cool while doing it!

He's also a bit of a smart-aleck, and this tends to cheese off his comrades, and holds a disdain for authority. He sometimes wishes that some would cut him some slack when it comes to rules and regulations.

Finally! I hate sneaking around!

—Sideswipe, War for Cybertron

Fiction

Toy bios

Sideswipe was once a promising racer who was wanted in half of Cybertron's racing circuits, but his reckless nature cost him his career. He eventually joined the Autobots to try and redeem himself. Deluxe Class Sideswipe

Aligned novels

Sideswipe made his name at the Autobot victory of Kalis, bringing down Bruticus Maximus with Optimus Prime and Jazz. Sideswipe boasted that he tore off Bruticus' head, a claim Alpha Trion considered hyperbole. Optimus did not consider Sideswipe one of his closest comrades but he was often present at their meetings. He concurred with Jazz that fighting Darkened Decepticons was better than fleeing, and he did so when Megatron invaded Teletraan-1 and took the Plasma Energy Chamber. Afterwards he aided in extracting Optimus when he rescued Sentinel Prime from Kaon, and guarded over Jazz and Prowl as they recovered from that adventure. When Optimus returned from Cybertron's core with the Matrix of Leadership, he began Project Generation One, a plan to leave Cybertron as it purged itself of Megatron's poison. Though he understood why Optimus was doing it, it still felt to Sideswipe like they were quitting the war. He continued to accompany Optimus in sabotaging Trypticon and was appointed the Ark's pilot, ensuring it journeyed through the last space bridge, to a spiral galaxy—where the AllSpark was detected nearby. Exodus

Sideswipe was the Ark's pilot when it left Cybertron.


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Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe

Sideswipe was deployed on Earth alongside Bulkhead and Arcee. The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe

2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon

Voice actor: Darren Criss (English), Daiki Hamano (Japanese), Ruggero Andreozzi (Italian), Bastian Sierich (German), Arturo Castañeda, (Latin american spanish), Ridha Hassani (Arabic), Heikki Mäkäräinen (Finnish)
Sideswipe is a big fan of the Fish of Fury strategy.

Sideswipe was tearing up the pavement in a park on Cybertron when he was apprehended by Strongarm. Handcuffed to her, he was basically forced to accompany her as she followed Bumblebee, and was put to work getting a space bridge functional so the trio could go to Earth. Once there, Sideswipe wasted no time in making himself scarce, and swiftly encountered both Russell Clay and the Decepticon Underbite. Pilot (Part 1) Basically forced to choose between helping Bumblebee or listen to Fixit chatter, Sideswipe picked the former option, and ended up being instrumental in stopping Underbite by luring the Decepticon to a quarry. Pilot (Part 2)

Just who is that mysterious but totally cool stranger?

Strongarm and Sideswipe continued having trouble working together, inadvertently resulting in Strongarm's comms being damaged. When the pair went sent on a mission to investigate fugitive signals, they split up, and Sideswipe later returned to base to discover Strongarm had gone missing. When he and Russell found Strongarm had been taken captive by Steeljaw, Sideswipe masqueraded as the Decepticon "Grimbee" as a distraction, and Strongarm was successfully freed. Trust Exercises Sideswipe took part in the capturing of Bisk. He and the team later found themselves tangling with Chop Shop, and were unprepared for the Decepticon's ability to split into component parts. Though impressed with the rocket Chop Shop had constructed, Sideswipe and the rest of the team captured him. More than Meets the Eye

Sideswipe and Strongarm continued to squabble even as they went to a museum to investigate a Decepticon signal. Splitting up, the team was unable to capture Terrashock until Bumblebee came up with a way to hunt the Decepticon on his own terms. W.W.O.D.? When Sideswipe's slacking off resulted in Grimlock being demolished by Thunderhoof, he ended up being forced to help Bumblebee track down the Decepticon. Sideswipe appeared to be enthusiastic about helping Thunderhoof use the space bridge he'd built to return to Cybertron but ended up helping Bumblebee destroy the space bridge when it threatened to create a black hole and destroy Earth. As the Kospego Commands!

Sideswipe was teamed with Strongarm to search for the Decepticon Filch, and became increasingly annoyed with her sticking to the rulebook. After Sideswipe helped hold up a bridge, and saved Denny from atop a huge statue, he was able to render Filch unconscious by throwing a bridge beam at her head. Collect 'Em All When Grimlock appeared to turn on the other Autobots and stole a stasis pod, Sideswipe believed he was being coerced into it. After they tracked Grimlock to the Crown River Dam, it turned out Sideswipe was correct and Grimlock was under the control of the Decepticon Minitron. True Colors While Bumblebee and Strongarm were away on a mission, Sideswipe and Grimlock got to be spectators for a feud between Fixit and Denny. Rumble in the Jungle

When Jazz visited, Sideswipe saw him as a role model and attempted to get tips from him. The pair hunted Ped together, albeit unsuccessfully, and Sideswipe later lured Ped into a stasis pod, successfully capturing the Decepticon. Can You Dig It? During an attempt to capture Quillfire, Bumblebee was hit with toxin, regressing to immaturity. Sideswipe liked this new prank-pulling version of their leader, and subsequently Strongarm left him and Russell to babysit Bumblebee. They were not very good at it. Adventures in Bumblebee-Sitting!

Auditioning for Fast and Furious

When Drift and Fracture came to Earth to collect the bounty on Bumblebee, Sideswipe was captured by the Decepticon to use as a ransom along with the other Autobots. Hunting Season Sideswipe continued to bicker with Strongarm, even as the team hunted the Skunkticon gang led by Malodor, hampering the chase at several points. Out of Focus

After discovering that Strongarm had been sneaking off the base, Sideswipe blackmailed her into doing undesirable jobs for him. After they tangled with Steeljaw's gang, Bumblebee revealed he already knew about Strongarm sneaking out, and Strongarm revealed she had been using a nearby carwash. Sideways

During a horror movie watchthrough, Sideswipe, Strongarm and Grimlock tried to scare Russell to no avail. On a mission to track down a Decepticon in a cave, the team were captured by Nightstrike, who caused them to live out their worst fears — Sideswipe's involved being stuck in traffic — so he could feed on their energon. Even Robots Have Nightmares

During a mission in the subways, Sideswipe was captured by Vertebreak, who removed Sideswipe's head so he could graft his own head to Sideswipe's body. While Vertebreak tested out Sideswipe's capabilities on the rest of the team, Bumblebee and Fixit found Sideswipe's head. With Sideswipe's instructions, the team were able to overcome Vertebreak, and Fixit reunited Sideswipe's body and head, though afterwards Sideswipe found himself unable to transform and needed some more work done on him. Some Body, Any Body After Drift and his Mini-Cons returned to earth, they joined Sideswipe and the rest of the team in recapturing Quillfire and Springload. One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing

The team traveled to an undersea derelict spacecraft with the aim of capturing Octopunch. During the mission, Sideswipe became trapped in a room with Drift, Jetstorm and Slipstream, whose meditating drove him nuts. Deep Trouble When Groundpounder and Headlock were sighted at the Rumbledome, Sideswipe was among the team members who attempted to GroundBridge there and instead ended up hundreds of miles away. By the time they drove back, the Decepticons had been defeated. The Champ

After having a run-in with a bear, Sideswipe joined the rest of the team in contending with an overpowered Fixit when the Mini-Con's guard programs reactivated. The Trouble with Fixit Sideswipe and the other Autobots found themselves trapped outside their own base after Steeljaw's team moved in and set up a subsonic field to keep them out. He, Strongarm and Grimlock created diversions while the Mini-Cons were sneaked in to deactivate the field, and the Autobots were able to retake the scrapyard. Lockout



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Robots in Disguise shorts

Sideswipe watched Grimlock and Fixit perform in a talent show. Fixit Jam Sideswipe covered Bumblebee in mud while speeding around near the car wash. Sticky Situation Sideswipe took a would-be car thief for a short, sharp ride. Carjacked

IDW Robots in Disguise comic

Sideswipe's goofing off resulting in Bumblebee yelling at him and restricting him to base, however when Russell told him about Fun-A-Rama amusement park, Sideswipe opted to head there with Russell for some fun. On arrival they were attacked by Flamefeather and Bumblebee soon found them, having tracked the Decepticon there. Sideswipe was able to deduce that Flamefeather had mistaken the Space Battle 7 ride for an actual rocket, allowing the Autobot to ambush and capture the Decepticon, though he was still given the task of carrying Flamefeather back to base. Fire, When Ready! During a training exercise, Sideswipe squabbled with Strongarm and was jumped on by Grimlock, resulting in a team loss. He and Strongarm were sent to investigate activity, but proved unable to capture Spinhead and had to return to the scrapyard empty handed. Fortunately Bumblebee came up with a plan and the whole team managed to defeat the Decepticon. Robots in Disguise #1

Spoiler warning: Plot details for Robots in Disguise issue 2 follow.

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Sideswipe and Grimlock aided in the capture of Transit by directing the Decepticon into a traffic jam engineered by Fixit. During a visit by Ultra Magnus's team, Sideswipe took part in a plan to capture Clipshade, though his attempt to tackled the Decepticon resulted in him ending up underneath Grimlock again. Robots in Disguise #2

2015 Robots in Disguise books

During a training session, Sideswipe decided to encourage Grimlock to play lob-ball using Fixit as the ball. When the Autobots detected Scuzzard on the loose, somehow the plan involved Sideswipe being the bait, which he didn't much enjoy. After Scuzzard was captured, he was promptly snatched from them by the newly-escaped Filch, and the Autobots were forced to track down and capture both of the birdbots. Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard

Detecting Autobot signals at the docks, the Autobots stumbled on a fight between Underbite, Thunderhoof, and Slink's gang. Sideswipe found himself in a one-on-one fight with Thunderhoof and required Strongarm's help to hold his ground. After the team managed to capture Slink and her gang, Sideswipe again tangled with Thunderhoof and managed to send the elkbot to the bottom of the harbor. Sideswipe Versus Thunderhoof

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Games

Transformers: War for Cybertron (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)

Voice actor: Travis Willingham (English), Luca Sandri (Italian)
It's like Sideswipe and Smokescreen rolled into one package.

As part of Optimus's plan to rescue Zeta Prime, Sideswipe was imprisoned in Kaon with the other Autobots. Soundwave sent the prisoners for "recycling", but Air Raid rescued them just in time. Optimus, Sideswipe, and Bumblebee then fought their way in and out of the prison in order to save Zeta, to Sideswipe's enjoyment. Despite being teleported into prison again, courtesy of Megatron, Optimus used his energon axe to get them out, leaving Sideswipe impressed. The squad of Autobots freed the captured Air Raid and all the other prisoners, and then, after blasting through more Decepticons and barely making it over a floor under assault, intended to free Zeta Prime as well... but found him being guarded and tortured by Soundwave and his minions. After defeating them, Sideswipe accompanied Optimus and Bumblebee as they brought the deceased Zeta to the High Council, and witnessed Optimus's promotion to Autobot leader. Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)

Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)

Sideswipe is an unlockable character for the Nintendo DS version of War for Cybertron and can replace any of the other characters on the Autobot team. Sideswipe can be unlocked by obtaining a data disk in "Rescuing Zeta Prime".

War for Cybertron - Autobots/Decepticons

Transformers: Cybertron Adventures

After Trypticon attacked Iacon from orbit, Sideswipe was one of the first Autobots able to run recon on the damage and look for survivors. While traveling through the debris he was contacted by Ratchet, who was nearby and in need of help. Sideswipe quickly changed course to chase after the medic, finally finding him damaged from a brief confrontation with Megatron. Later, as Barricade infiltrated Iacon, Sideswipe gave the Decepticon a brief chance to surrender before opening fire. Sideswipe was badly damaged before Barricade fled the scene. Transformers: Cybertron Adventures

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Voice actor: Travis Willingham (English)

Sideswipe was on the evaluation team for the Autobots' massive starship Ark. When Grimlock went missing during the final preparations for the ship's launch, Sideswipe was repairing Autobot dropships at Autobot headquarters. After reporting to Optimus Prime that he would be able to get the dropship he was working on up and running, Prime sent him to pilot a dropship carrying Cliffjumper and Jazz to the Sea of Rust to go look for Grimlock. He dropped the pair off over some ruins. When they later blew the place up, he was on hand to pick them up in the drop ship. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

Voice actor: Travis Willingham (English)

Sideswipe was tasked, alongside Ironhide, with retrieving the Dark Spark before the Decepticons. He and Ironhide followed Shockwave, Soundwave, and Starscream to the Dark Spark's chamber, and, once the Decepticons had unlocked the chamber the Dark Spark was being held in, stole it and locked the Decepticons in the chamber.

Sideswipe and Ironhide then began to make their way to the city's old subway system, where they would meet up with Optimus Prime. Along the way, they were set upon by Insecticons, and eventually separated, before finally meeting Optimus and Bumblebee in the subway. As the others held off the Insecticons, Sideswipe activated the subway system and hailed a train to take them back to Iacon. However, it was revealed that the trains were on a timer, when the train departed after only Bumblebee had boards. As they waited for the next train to arrive, the Autobots were forced to hold off the Insecticons and Starscream (though luckily for them he was also attacked by the Insecticons).

Sideswipe and his comrades successfully boarded the second train once it arrived, and were nearly home free, but unbeknownst to them, Shockwave had rigged the second train and as they were departing, it exploded. Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)

The Starter Sideswipe is already unlocked when the game is turned on for the first time.
  • unlock Titan Guardian — 1000 Energon Cubes or 20 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock Legion — 1500 Energon Cubes or 30 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock Legion Alpine — 1500 Energon Cubes or 30 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock 1-Step — 2000 Energon Cubes or 40 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock 1-Step Ninja — 2000 Energon Cubes or 40 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock Titan Hero — 3000 Energon Cubes or 60 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock Warrior — 4000 Energon Cubes or 80 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock Warrior Clash — 4000 Energon Cubes or 80 Ultra Sparks
  • unlock Hero — 6000 Energon Cubes or 120 Ultra Sparks


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Transformers: Battle Tactics

Sideswipe participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Transformers: Battle Tactics

Toys

Generations

He peers into your soul. (Hasbro version pictured)
(TakaraTomy version pictured)
  • Sideswipe (Deluxe, 2012)
    • Series / number: 1 / 011
    • Japanese ID number: TG10
    • Accessories: "Battle cannon"
Part of the third wave of 2012 Generations Deluxe Class toys, Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe is an extensive retool of Fall of Cybertron Jazz, featuring a mostly new vehicle shell, as well as having a new robot head and weapon. His massive "battle cannon" is modeled after a Path Blaster from Fall of Cybertron, features 5mm posts for the handle and on its side, has a spinning, ratcheting drum, and can extend its barrel. In an undocumented feature, the blaster can mount at an angle onto his vehicle rear, with the back of the blaster sliding into the spoiler. He features 5mm ports for his hands, on his forearms/rear vehicle sides, and on his vehicle roof.
In robot mode, he features a case of faux parts: The centers of his feet are fake wheels (attached to the legs via ratchet joints) that are hidden in the rear section of his vehicle mode, while his real vehicle mode wheels end up on the sides of his chest (partially obscured by panels) and on his forearms.
His stock photography depicts him with blue eyes, but the final product leaves his eyes the same black/dark gray color as his head. Creepy.
The TakaraTomy version of the figure features a metallic red paint job on the entirety of the car and several other extensive detailing changes. The most notable of these include the metallic red paint, War for Cybertron style Autobot lighting effects all throughout the figure, maroon paint surrounding his striping, silver striping instead of white in car mode, metallic gray legs instead of white, and blue painted eyes instead of cold dead unpainted clear gray eyes. The TakaraTomy version also features the smaller pistol included with Jazz that was omitted from the Hasbro release.
The new shell parts involved in the conversion from Jazz have a design flaw. Similar to Jazz, Sideswipe's back consists of two parts connected via hinge joint that are intended to lock into place by pegging into the pelvis. Unlike Jazz however, Sideswipe's back parts do not swivel far enough to be capable of latching onto the pelvis, leaving the instructions impossible and his robot mode unstable.

Robots in Disguise (2015)

Legion Class

File:2015 RID Cyberverse Sideswipe.jpg
  • Sideswipe (Legion Class, 2015)
Part of the second wave of Transformers: Robots in Disguise Legion Class figures, Sideswipe transforms from a robot into a futuristic sports car, and features 3mm ports for his hands.
His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot/vehicle mode left arm. Scanning this in the Robots in Disguise mobile game temporarily unlocks the Legion Class Sideswipe figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. As he's packaged in robot mode, this badge is easily scannable while still in-package.


  • Alpine Strike Sideswipe (Legion Class, 2015)
A redeco of the Legion Class Sideswipe figure above, Alpine Strike Sideswipe features a coloration based on Generation 1 Red Alert.
Like his original Legion Class figure, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot/vehicle mode left arm. Scanning this in the Robots in Disguise mobile game temporarily unlocks the Legion Class Alpine Strike Sideswipe figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. As he's packaged in robot mode, this badge is easily scannable while still in-package.


  • Team Bumblebee VS Megatronus set (EZ Collection 4-pack, 2015)
    • Japanese ID Number: TAV34
Available for this set, this version of Sideswipe is a redeco of the original Legion Class Sideswipe, featuring additional paint details. He was released as a four-pack along with Strongarm, Sideswipe, and Megatronus.
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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

One-Step Changers


(Hasbro version pictured)
(TakaraTomy version pictured)
  • Sideswipe (One-Step Changer, 2015)
    • Japanese release date: 3-21-2015
    • Japanese ID number: TED03
Part of the first wave of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Changers, Sideswipe is a simplified toy that transforms in one step. He features articulation in the shoulders, which can swivel outward, forward, and backward. His hands are sculpted to fit 5mm weapons into his hands.
While not a retool, he shares a transformation scheme with One-Step Changer Movie Drift.
His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode left chestplate. Scanning this in the Robots in Disguise mobile game temporarily unlocks the One-Step Changer Sideswipe figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. As he's packaged in vehicle mode, there is no way to scan the badge while he's still in-package.
The TakaraTomy release of the One-Step Change Sideswipe (as part of the Easy Dynamic Series lineup) features additional paint details in robot mode: the fake hood, the gunmetal grey feet, and the metallic red "暖速" detailing. He also features a different scan-badge, which is compatible with TakaraTomy's Transformers Chronicle app. Although the badge is covered by a dummy sticker, there is no way to scan the badge if he's packaged in vehicle mode.


  • Ninja Mode Sideswipe (One-Step Changer, 2015)
Part of the fourth wave of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Changers, Ninja Mode Sideswipe is a redeco of the One-Step figure above, with it colors inverted with the exception of the dark gray plastic is changed into light gray.
Like his original One-Step toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode left chestplate. Scanning this in the Robots in Disguise mobile game temporarily unlocks the One-Step Changer Ninja Mode Sideswipe figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. As he's packaged in vehicle mode, there is no way to scan the badge while he's still in-package.



  • Robots in Disguise Collection (6-pack, 2015)
A Target exclusive 6-Pack features One-step figures of Bumblebee, Steeljaw, Grimlock, Sideswipe, Underbite, and a new One-Step Optimus Prime toy.
Sideswipe, Steeljaw's, Underbite's, and Bumblebee's badges are the only toys which can be scanned in-package.


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.


Warrior Class

So we're going to think that the Japanese release of the toy will feature paint applications instead of stickers? (Hasbro version Pictured)
Then again...maybe not. (TakaraTomy Version Pictured)
  • Sideswipe (Warrior Class, 2015)
    • Japanese release date: 7-25-2015
    • Japanese ID number: TAV22
    • Accessories: Sword
Part of the third wave of Transformers: Robots in Disguise Warrior Class figures, Sideswipe transforms from a futuristic sports car to robot and back!
Most of his clear parts uses red-colored stickers (which did not match the red plastic). His head features a light-piping gimmick, but due to the clear parts being molded in colorless plastic, the gimmick was neutered by painting his eyes blue.
His scannable Autobot insignia is on his vehicle mode front/robot mode back. Scanning this in the Robots in Disguise mobile game temporarily unlocks the Warrior Class Sideswipe figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. As he's packaged in robot mode with the badge being placed on his back, there is no way to scan the badge while he's still in-package.
Warrior Class Sideswipe also suffers two design flaws: His robot mode chest cover prevents his vehicle mode to move, while his shoulder part's pegs can't lock at the back of the chest plate as well.
The TakaraTomy release of Sideswipe (as part of the Adventure Series lineup) features additional paint details...while still using stickers on clear parts. He also features a different scannable badge, which is compatible with TakaraTomy's Transformers Chronicle app.




File:CotT-Warrior-Class-Sideswipe-Hasbro-Version.jpg
Finally, no more stickers on my doors! (Hasbro version pictured)
File:Clash-of-the-Transformers-Warrior-Class-Sideswipe-TakaraTomy-Ver.jpg
(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)
  • Sideswipe (Clash of the Transformers, 2015)
    • Accessories: Sword
A redeco of Warrior Class Sideswipe based on his appearance in the Robots in Disguise season 1 finale, exclusive to Toys"R"Us stores.
Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on his vehicle mode front/robot mode back. Scanning this in the Robots in Disguise mobile game temporarily unlocks the Warrior Class Clash of the Transformers Sideswipe figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. As he's packaged in robot mode with the badge being placed on his back, there is no way to scan the badge while he's still in-package.
The TakaraTomy release of the toy is also a Toys"R"Us exclusive, and for some reason features a different scan-badge on his chest, rather than his vehicle mode front. Scanning this in the Transformers Chronicle app unlocks Clash Sideswipe as a playable character.
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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.


Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers

  • Sideswipe (Hyper Change Hero / 3-Step Changer, 2015)
Part of the fourth wave of Hyper Change Heroes, Sideswipe transforms from a robot to a futuristic car and back in just three easy steps! He comes packed in an open-front box, so that children can touch him. He also possesses a very similar transformation to 3-Step Bumblebee.


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.


Hero Mashers

  • Sideswipe


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Merchandise

Tiny Titans

  • Sideswipe (Tiny Titans, 2015)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: 5/12
Part of the initial assortment of Tiny Titans, this version of Sideswipe is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, performing a sliding kick. Sold in a blindpacked baggie, he comes with a collectible card with a scan-badge for the mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

Notes

  • Sideswipe's working name during early development of Robots in Disguise was Fastlane.[1]
  • Sideswipe's model is usable in War for Cybertron multiplayer as the Speedster-type chassis for Scout-class characters. His parts are also available in Fall of Cybertron, now classified as Rogue-type components for the Infiltrator class (although his wheels can also be used by Destroyers).

Foreign names

  • Japanese: Sideswipe (サイドスワイプ Saidosuwaipu)
  • Mandarin: Héng Pào (横炮, "Horizontal Cannon")
  • Russian: Uppercut (Апперкот Apperkot)

References