Welcome to part III. This time we examine Unite Warriors Swindle and Fansproject Munitioner (not Swindle.) FP Munitioner was the 2nd and last of the third party upgrade delivered to us alongside Explorer. Alright, well lets get started!
Vehicle mode comparison:
As you can see the UW version engulfs the FP version. Good thing here is that their weapons are interchangeable. I like how the UW version is more yellow and a little more faithful to his cartoon counterpart. However, both don't look like the actual jeeps we saw in the cartoon. Both are fairly easy to play in this mode, so no qualms here once again for both.
Robot mode comparison
Sizing wise- UW overwhelms the FP version. FP isn't too bad looking especially that smirk FP gave him.... I dig it! Weapons are interchangeable once again. Both needs to use some kind of ankle tilt or supporter to stabilize themselves; FP uses these black slabs back at the feet (evidenced by the pic where you see their backs). Both figures have tight joints and pose pretty well. Both are kinda lacking when it comes to looking like their G1 counterparts, but I understand FP did their best at the time while the UW is based off of the CW/IDW continuity. Both lack the arm cannon he had in the show as well. If I had to pick one, I'm leaning towards UW Swindle.
Conclusion for this part: FP Swindle was a good stand-in for classics Bruticus and Combaticons prior to the CW/UW release. UW Swindle is the official Swindle and no doubt the better articulated and looking of the two. Until next time, the 4th combaticon comparison is around the corner.
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