Vanguard

The name or term "Vanguard" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Vanguard (disambiguation).

Vanguard is an Autobot Action Master partner from the Generation 1 continuity family.

When Sideswipe is pounding some Decepticon to scrap with his fists, Vanguard is providing cover fire to make sure the Autobot brawler isn't interrupted.

Toys

Generation 1

• Sideswipe with Vanguard (Action Master, 1991)

Only available with the European-market-only Action Master Sideswipe, Vanguard is a small cybertronic battle tank. Pressing a trigger on his rear section spring-launches the turret forward; while this is pointless by himself, when Vanguard is plugged onto Sideswipe's back, the turret flips over Sideswipe's head to act as a battle helmet.

• More information on Vanguard (with Sideswipe) at TFU.info (well, sort of)