

His license plate decal was changed from the infringing "COUNTACH" to "CAR MACHINE" and the Lamborghini symbol replaced with a star. In 2001, the Generation 1 Sideswipe toy was re-released by Takara under his Japanese name "Lambor", as a set bundled with his mold-mate Red Alert ("Alert" in Japan), exclusive to World Character Convention 12. Lambor (World Character Convention 12 exclusive, Japan 2001).Generation 2 Firecracker (clear version).More information on Generation 2 Go-Bot Sideswipe on TFU.info Generation 2 mold: Firecracker This toy was later repurposed to be a "next-generation" clone of Sideswipe. This mold was also used to make Go-Bot Optimus Prime and 2001 Robots in Disguise R.E.V. He is compatible with many "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox"-brand racetrack sets. More information on Generation 2 Sideswipe at TFU.info The Transformers mold: Sideswipe/Red AlertĪ redeco of Go-Bot Firecracker, Sideswipe transforms into a blue Lamborghini Diablo with through-axle construction for super-fast rolling on smooth surfaces in car mode. This toy was later repurposed to be a next-generation namesake youth in IDW Publishing's comics. His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from Snow Serpent from the G.I. His original rocket launcher was removed, and replaced with a large spring-loaded launcher that could be hand-held or mounted on his retooled car mode roof.
Sideswipe autobot original plus#
Part of the first assortment of Autobot cars, Sideswipe's original toy had his colors re-arranged to a black car mode with red and white robot parts, plus new neon green "racing" decals were added to the mix. Accessories: Gun, missile launcher, 1 missile.He got dressed in the dark and accidentally put his colors on backwards. The original 1984 Sideswipe toy was re-released in Europe and Australia in 1991 as part of the Classics subline, with no apparent changes other than the new packaging. Classic Sideswipe (Classics Hero, 1991).More information on Action Master Sideswipe with Vanguard at TFU.info His partner-unit Vanguard forms a backpack and battle helmet, and complements Sideswipe's color scheme quite well.Īction Master Sideswipe was only available in European (and certain Australian) markets. Known designers: Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy)Ī non-transforming action figure that combines elements from both his original toy and his animation model, Action Master Sideswipe is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle.Sideswipe with Vanguard ( Action Master, 1991).e-HOBBY: Collector's Edition 05 Alert (New Year Special).Takara: Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 05 Alert.e-HOBBY The Transformers Collection 04 Lambor (New Year Special).Figure Ō Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 90 Tigertrack.Takara: Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 04 Lambor.The Transformers mold: Sideswipe/Red Alert More information on Generation 1 Sideswipe at TFU.info.Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Sideswipe at.This mold was also used to make Red Alert, Clampdown, Deep Cover, and Tigertrack. This toy was originally released in Takara's Diaclone: Car Robots line with minimal differences (mainly a lack of Autobot symbols), thus the small slot under he car canopy for a pilot figure the Transformers release didn't come with. It's currently unknown whether the actual Sideswipe toy was ever sold in MB "Sideswipe" packaging at all, although considering the origin of the MB-branded Autobot Cars, it's very unlikely for this to be the case. The packaging even included Sideswipe's instructions and sticker sheet, neither of which were of much use for the toy. For some reason, the Sunstreaker toy (sporting its yellow Hasbro Transformers colors due to being produced during the Diaclone/ Transformers transitional period) was released in packaging intended for his brother Sideswipe, an entirely different sculpt. When Hasbro released the original Generation 1 toys in continental Europe through its then recently acquired subsidiary Milton Bradley in 1985, several toys, such as the Autobot Cars, were actually pre-existing stock originally intended for Joustra's version of the Diaclone line that was acquired by Hasbro as part of an agreement with Joustra and put into MB-branded Transformers packaging. He was also released in Japan this year, with the rubsign and his launcher spring restored. He was re-released in 1985, with a rubsign added to his passenger-side door. in theory, as the springs were weakened for the US release for safety reasons. His shoulder-mounted missile launcher can fire one of three included white missiles. Released in the first-year assortment of The Transformers Autobot Cars, Sideswipe transforms into a New Countach LP500S. Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy).Accessories: "Laser gun", rocket launcher, 3 rockets.
