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.

The weave that will snatch you out.

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)