Swindler

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Swindler is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
"My Cybertronian name translates to what?"

Swindler knows when to hold 'em, and more importantly, he knows when to fold 'em. The physically weakest of the Race Car Patrol, Swindler instead relies on his brains to get through tight spots. Extremely bright, he knows how to accomplish his goals using as little energon as possible, all while keeping a cool head and a straight face.<ref>More than Meets the Eye #6</ref>

Fiction

Marvel Comics continuity

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.
"My client, Roadhandler, conquered Jake "The Jackhammer"'s streak at Wrestlemania!"

Swindler and the rest of the Race Car Patrol, along with the Rescue Patrol, were tasked with preventing the Decepticons from experimenting on their fellow Autobot Micromasters from the Battle Patrol. They were given explosive charges to destroy the facility where the Battle Patrol were being held, but chafed against Xaaron's orders that did not permit them to attempt to rescue their fellow Autobots. Ultimately they disobeyed his orders and liberated their comrades and Xaaron was taught a lesson about what it means to be an Autobot. A Small War!

The Race Car Patrol was brought from Cybertron to Earth via trans-dimensional portal in order to reinforce the Autobot forces on the planet. They were all pretty cynical about it, with Swindler complaining that the higher-ups had been looking for a good reason to get them off Cybertron. Along with the Off Road Patrol, they were sent to investigate suspected Decepticon activity near New Jersey. After meeting the human Cecilia Santiago, Swindler and his comrades learned that Iguanus was up to no good in New York City, and made their way there. While they had some problems with police officers and elevators on the way, the Race Car Patrol eventually stopped Iguanus and decided to stay in New York. King Con! When Roadhandler decided to get into pro wrestling some time later, Swindler acted as his manager. The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!

Swindler and the Race Car Patrol were out with Optimus Prime on Earth when they saw Chainclaw being attacked and abducted by a mysterious Decepticon. Shortly afterwards, they were approached by a a mysterious Autobot who offered to retrieve the sensitive information that Chainclaw had been carrying. (Double) Deal of the Century!

Zone cartoon, comic, and story pages

When Victory Saber initiated the "Zone Project", the Race Car Patrol helped rebuild Planet Micro into Planet Zone. To counter this threat, Violen Jiger began conquering planets in order to create his own Decepticon Zone. The Race Car Patrol and all other Micromaster teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. Zone Part 1

When King Poseidon and Trypticon attacked the aquatic planet of Wall, the Race Car Patrol team were deployed to defend it. With the aid of Commanders Overload, Erector, Missile Bull and Skywave, they emerged triumphant. Zone Part 3

The Race Car Patrol were one of the numerous Micromaster teams that helped defend Planet Zone from the Nine Great Demon Generals. Unfortunately, they were not able to prevent Overlord from stealing the planet's Zodiac energy capsule. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas! Transformers: Zone

When the Powered Masters flew off to the Tenth Planet for their showdown with Violen Jiger, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. Zone Part 10

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

Swindler was among the Micromasters in Little Iacon who watched Big Daddy challenge Roadhandler to a race. The Gray Race

IDW Generation 1 continuity

Swindler was one of the denizens of Gorlam Prime who accosted Hardhead and Nightbeat when they arrived on the planet. Spotlight: Hardhead

Toys

Generation 1

"The way I see it, if you're gonna scan a car for an alternate mode, why not one with some style?"
  • 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.


Notes

  • Swindler's name may well have been a jab at carmaker [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}John DeLorean|{{#if:||John DeLorean}}]]'s dubious business practices.
  • Swindler is gang-molded with his teammate Tailspin and they share plastic colors.
  • His sad lack of a [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}Flux Capacitor|{{#if:||Flux Capacitor}}]] keeps him from being one of the greatest Transformers ever.

Foreign names

  • Japanese: Glorean (グロリアン Gurorian)
  • French: Virage (Canada)
  • Italian: Neutron

References

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