Title:
Sideswipe Sidearm Missing Guns
Description:
Sidearm Sideswipe (Deluxe, 2010)
TakaraTomy ID number: AA-06
Accessories: Two flare launchers
Known designers: Alex Kubalsky (TakaraTomy)
Transformers Sidearm Sideswipe is a new sculpt designed for greater robot mode accuracy compared to his original Deluxe Class mold, and replaces his swords with twin hand-held flare launcher pistols (which were briefly used during the Egypt battle in Revenge of the Fallen). Sideswipe now has toe and heel spurs so that he can balance on a flat surface without falling over, a problem that the previous Deluxe Sideswipe suffered. Both the black and silver molded "springs” on his lower legs are compatible with any weaponry using 3mm clips. Additionally, the guns can be attached to flip-up panels and swung out in vehicle mode to form an attack mode of sorts, or they can swivel back while in this configuration to store on his back in either mode. Interestingly, despite the fact that his hands are specifically sculpted with grooves to accommodate his launchers, Sideswipe is also capable of wielding 5 mm posts.
Hasbro added a red deco design to the front of the car and red windows in an effort to differentiate him from the previous Sideswipe molds. Stock photos on the back package and instructions show the front deco extending to the side panels, giving it a flame appearance. The Japanese TakaraTomy release of Sidearm Sideswipe drops red flame details in favour of keeping the silver paint on his wheels, which Hasbro dropped due to budgetary reasons. This release also changed the windows from red to a dark purple, for a more screen accurate appearance.
His head’s light-piping is sculpted out of the same red plastic as his windows, but his eyes are painted blue. Oddly, Hasbro’s stock photos show him with only one eye painted.
In an undocumented feature, his feet are supposed to be rotated around in robot mode in order for them to look much more accurate to his CG model. Neither the instructions nor any official photography reflects this step in his transformation.
Sidearm Sideswipe was also on the receiving end of a late retool, closing off the tops of the hip balljoint sockets, severely limiting his outward leg motion. There is a perfect outline where the change was made which one can use as a cutting guide if so inclined. This change was likely made to reduce stress on the rubber tubing connected to his thighs.
TakaraTomy ID number: AA-06
Accessories: Two flare launchers
Known designers: Alex Kubalsky (TakaraTomy)
Transformers Sidearm Sideswipe is a new sculpt designed for greater robot mode accuracy compared to his original Deluxe Class mold, and replaces his swords with twin hand-held flare launcher pistols (which were briefly used during the Egypt battle in Revenge of the Fallen). Sideswipe now has toe and heel spurs so that he can balance on a flat surface without falling over, a problem that the previous Deluxe Sideswipe suffered. Both the black and silver molded "springs” on his lower legs are compatible with any weaponry using 3mm clips. Additionally, the guns can be attached to flip-up panels and swung out in vehicle mode to form an attack mode of sorts, or they can swivel back while in this configuration to store on his back in either mode. Interestingly, despite the fact that his hands are specifically sculpted with grooves to accommodate his launchers, Sideswipe is also capable of wielding 5 mm posts.
Hasbro added a red deco design to the front of the car and red windows in an effort to differentiate him from the previous Sideswipe molds. Stock photos on the back package and instructions show the front deco extending to the side panels, giving it a flame appearance. The Japanese TakaraTomy release of Sidearm Sideswipe drops red flame details in favour of keeping the silver paint on his wheels, which Hasbro dropped due to budgetary reasons. This release also changed the windows from red to a dark purple, for a more screen accurate appearance.
His head’s light-piping is sculpted out of the same red plastic as his windows, but his eyes are painted blue. Oddly, Hasbro’s stock photos show him with only one eye painted.
In an undocumented feature, his feet are supposed to be rotated around in robot mode in order for them to look much more accurate to his CG model. Neither the instructions nor any official photography reflects this step in his transformation.
Sidearm Sideswipe was also on the receiving end of a late retool, closing off the tops of the hip balljoint sockets, severely limiting his outward leg motion. There is a perfect outline where the change was made which one can use as a cutting guide if so inclined. This change was likely made to reduce stress on the rubber tubing connected to his thighs.
Theme:
Hunt For The Decepticons
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2010
Date Added:
2023-04-03 09:06:24
Date Added:
2023-04-03 09:06:24
