Title:
Sideswipe
Description:
Side Swipe (Toys"R"Us exclusive, USA/Australia/Canada 2004; KB Toys exclusive, USA 2005; Asian markets exclusive, 2012)Series: VIIIAccessories: "Laser gun”, rocket launcher, 3 rockets
The version of Generation 1 Sideswipe previously released as part of Takara’s "Transformers Collection” series, albeit with its spring-loaded launcher de-sprung for safety reasons, was reissued by Hasbro under the modified name "Side Swipe” as part of their Commemorative Series VIII, one of the last American reissues. However, because Toys"R"Us, who had carried the Commemorative Series as an exclusive line up until that point, had abruptly decided to discontinue the line, Side Swipe was only released in very low quantities in the United States; in fact, his availability at TRU was considered a myth for many years. The unsold stock was made available a year later through KB Toys stores and outlets, at half the original price. The figure was, however, available at Toys"R"Us stores in Australia and Canada in 2004 in average quantities.In 2012, several Commemorative Series figures, among them Side Swipe, were re-released in Hasbro’s Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging. Unlike most of the other figures from this batch, Side Swipe retained the "Commemorative Series VIII” label on his box; however, the background color of the "choking hazard” safety warning label was changed from red to black, the Hasbro logo was updated to the then-current version, and the "+” after the "Ages 5+” recommendation was increased in size. Oddly, even though Hasbro had started spelling the name of toys of the character as "Sideswipe” again in 2008, this release still rendered the name as "Side Swipe”.
The version of Generation 1 Sideswipe previously released as part of Takara’s "Transformers Collection” series, albeit with its spring-loaded launcher de-sprung for safety reasons, was reissued by Hasbro under the modified name "Side Swipe” as part of their Commemorative Series VIII, one of the last American reissues. However, because Toys"R"Us, who had carried the Commemorative Series as an exclusive line up until that point, had abruptly decided to discontinue the line, Side Swipe was only released in very low quantities in the United States; in fact, his availability at TRU was considered a myth for many years. The unsold stock was made available a year later through KB Toys stores and outlets, at half the original price. The figure was, however, available at Toys"R"Us stores in Australia and Canada in 2004 in average quantities.In 2012, several Commemorative Series figures, among them Side Swipe, were re-released in Hasbro’s Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging. Unlike most of the other figures from this batch, Side Swipe retained the "Commemorative Series VIII” label on his box; however, the background color of the "choking hazard” safety warning label was changed from red to black, the Hasbro logo was updated to the then-current version, and the "+” after the "Ages 5+” recommendation was increased in size. Oddly, even though Hasbro had started spelling the name of toys of the character as "Sideswipe” again in 2008, this release still rendered the name as "Side Swipe”.
Theme:
Reissue
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2004
Date Added:
2021-10-19 13:47:26
Date Added:
2021-10-19 13:47:26
