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"I dont' break the rules,
Allegiance: Autobot
First Cartoon Appearance: First Comics Appearance: (Marvel) Transformers #1 Personal note: This is the very first Transformer I (perceptor@unicron.com) ever bought! |
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| Profile: Although
nearly as capable as his twin brother Sunstreaker in the combat arts, Sideswipe is far
less cold blooded about it. He thoroughly relishes engaging an opponent in a fight
to the finish, and will use any dirty underhanded tactic he can think of to come out on
top. Back on his home world of Cybertron this conduct extended itself to the rest of
his lifestyle: getting what he can out of life, enjoying it to the fullest, and cheating
to get the rest. His exile to Earth hasn't changed his behavior, just his cause -now
instead of doing everything for himself he does it for the sake of freedom for all.
Personal safety takes a backseat to his reckless, but brave actions.
Abilities: In Autobot mode, Sideswipe's two arms can be used as pile drivers. Each exerts 8000 pounds of force upon impact with up to five impacts per second, making him particularly useful in close combat and for breaking through fortifications. A rocket back pack can sustain him in the air for two minute spurts before refueling is necessary. When launched, two shoulder mounted magnetic phosphorus flares can each be seen from a distance of 18 miles on a clear night. Weaknesses: If it weren't for his rash behavior, sideswipe wouldn't have any serious weaknesses. But as he often acts without consideration of the consequences and takes a special delight in plunging into extremely dangerous situations, Sideswipe, more than any other Autobot, finds himself being patched together by Chief Medical Officer Ratchet. Naturally, he takes his injuries in stride. |
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Other Appearances: Let's see, no pretenders, no Action Mas... um wait! It must have been 1992-93, one of the ONLY two years since 1984 when there were (gasp!) zero new Transformers released in the U.S! But, there were at that time new Transformers released in Europe-only! Including an Action Master Sideswipe, sorry no character pages yet. He came back "in style" in a "new" form, the same toy w/ a stylin' black color scheme in 1993, part of the "Generation 2" TF line. He did not appear in Beast Wars or Beast Machines, or R.I.D. Then, 10 years later there was another Cybertronian Autobot with the same name (different individual) released in the second year of the Transformers Armada series. THEN, in a comeback of comebacks, he was released as the second of the Transformers Alternators line in 2004. Yes, for what it's worth, I do consider the 2003 Dodge viper Sideswipe to be the same character in a new 'updated' form. Now that's, "Doin' it with style!" Character pages for all the other versions will be added as time allows.
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Lukis
Bros. Transformers Collector Site |