Gyro gun

A gyro gun (alternatively known as gyro-guns) is a type of blaster, used by Swindles of various universes. It is not as large as his scatter blaster, but it DOES allow him to disrupt the balance center of any Transformer, destabilizing their equilibrium long enough for him to make a clean getaway. Snapdragon also carries a pair of gyro-guns which can discombobulate their targets by robbing them of their sense of balance.

Fiction

Swamp of the Scorpion

While guarding the mighty fortress Scorponok, Snapdragon used his gyro-guns to ward off any trespassers. In one possible scenario, a well-placed blast caused Highbrow to fire his weapons wildly about before the Autobot collapsed to the ground. The effect lasted quite some time, leaving Highbrow unable to defend himself without your help. In one possible situation that followed, a shot fired from your laser cannon threw Snapdragon off-balance, causing him to hit Scorponok with his gyro-gun. The giant robot lost his balance, and fell onto Skullcruncher, taking him out of the fight. Swamp of the Scorpion

Wings Universe

Swindle lent Lancer his Gyro-Gun while stationed at an archeological dig. Flames of Yesterday

Toys

The Transformers

• Swindle (Combaticon, 1986, 1987, 1991, 2008)
  • Team ID number: C2
  • Japanese ID number: D-68
  • Accessories: Large "scatter blaster" gun, small "gyro gun" pistol, decal sheet

Swindle came packaged with both his scatter blaster and his gyro gun.

• More information on Swindle at TFU.info

• Snapdragon with Krunk (1987)
  • Japanese ID number: D-100

Snapdragon came packaged with two balance-destroying gyro-guns which he could hold in robot mode, and which could be mounted on both of his alternate modes.

• More information on Snapdragon at TFU.info

Generation 2

• Swindle (1994)
  • Team ID number: C2
  • Accessories: Large "scatter blaster" gun, small "gyro gun" pistol

For the Generation 2 toyline, Swindle got a new paint job, but kept his old artillery.

• More information on Generation 2 Swindle at TFU.info