Swerve (Transformers)
Swerve is the name of five fictional characters from the Transformers series.
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Transformers: Cybertron
Fictional biography
Impatient and short-tempered, Swerve is a robot whose processors run so hot he was forced to install a backup exhaust system just to compensate for the excess heat. After his suspension from official races for poor sportsmanship, he found himself in the seedy underground oil-sport racing circuit. There, running races which the last robot standing is declared victor, he's finally found an outlet for his temper, and a use for his lightning fast reflexes and sharp-shooting skills.
Mosaic
Swerve appeared in the Transformers: Mosaic story "The Thrill of Victory" by Master Fwifflo.[1]
Toys
- Cybertron Scout Swerve (2006)
- A recolor of Cybertron Clocker.
- In 2006 a special edition of Swerve was available in Walmart stores which contained a DVD with the episode "Cybertron" as a promotional item - despite the fact that he wasn't in that episode.
Transformers
Swerve was released in the Transformers movie card game and Revenge of the Fallen toy line.
Toys
All toys of this character are officially licensed from General Motors.
- Transformers 3D Battle Card Swerve (2007)
- Swerve is among the characters which appeared in the Transformers 3D Battle card game by Wizards of the Coast. He is a red redeco of movie Sideswipe, much like the toy of Sideswipe in the movie toy line. Oddly, there is a card for Sideswipe that greatly resembles the Alternators Swerve toy. It is possible the images of the two character somehow were swapped.
- Revenge of the Fallen Legends Swerve (2009)
- A red redeco of Legends Sideswipe. Bundled in the Target exclusive Legends Class "Straightaway Shootout" gift set.[2]
- Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Swerve (2009)
- A red redeco of Deluxe Sideswipe with a different head sculpt. Like Sideswipe, Swerve features retractable blades on his forearms. MechAlive feature consists of moving hydraulics on his legs.[3]
Transformers: Universe (2008)
A new mold that transforms into a Chevrolet Aveo sedan. Hasbro produced the figure at cost for General Motors as thanks for their successful partnership with the movie franchise. It was designed for a promotional campaign in European markets, with the figures given away to people who test-drove a real Aveo. The figures were never meant to be sold; a handful were left after the promotion had ended, and so they were shunted onto the website where these last few remainders very quickly sold out. This information was revealed by Hasbro executives at BotCon 2008. However, this figure is currently being given away at malls across the Greater Toronto Area as a promotion for GM's new contest. Upon entering, this is one of the items given as a free thank you gift.
Toys
- Universe Deluxe Swerve (2008)
- This toy was initially given away in Europe to people who test-drove the real Chevrolet Aveo, then the leftover stock was sold at European Chevy dealers online.[4]
References
- ↑ http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=mosaic+thrill+of+victory#/d14turg
- ↑ TFW2005.com - ROTF Legends Swerve
- ↑ Figure King magazine, September 2009, page 91
- ↑ Chevrolet: Product: Aveo Transformer Toy
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