Transformers Alternators - Jeep Wrangler (Swindle) Review

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(More customer reviews)"Do you notice anything different about that model Jeep?"
"No," replied my visiting friend. With that said, I grasped Swindle in both hands and seperated the front and rear sections apart with a loud SNAP. I gleefully noted that Swindle's disguise had served him well.
This is still my favorite of my three alternator toys. A Jeep
just makes a neat toy car, and Swindle's Jeep form is utterly convincing. Opening doors, a stickshift and dash, rearview mirrors, and springy suspension (rather than the usual alternator steering gimmic) give Swindle coolness points. And on top of this, he's the easiest alternator to transform, with no invisible pegs going in obscured slots. Just be careful with the rollbar pegs and doors, and you'll be fine. If you wanted to give a careful child a durable alternator, I'd recommend this one, but I'll warn that all of the alternators can break in the wrong hands.
In robot form, Swindle looks quite a bit like a Generation 1 transformer. The blocky chest, small hands, and boxy legs that graced his mold brother Hound look perfect on Swindle.
I especially like the head, which has a visor reminiscent of dark sunglasses, giving Swindle a shady, er, "swindler" look that goes with his small arms and hidden gun. Also, the yellow color looks good on Swindle; it isn't the neon color that has ruined so many other TFs, but a more relaxed mustard tone. If you like the yellow pictures of Swindle, you'll like Swindle. My only complaint is his lack of arm movement and somewhat loose hip joints. Otherwise, it's a beautifully detailed and articulated robot.
In the bottom line, if you're strapped for cash and still want one of these guys, which one should you buy? I'd say that Swindle and Windcharger, because of their articulation and relatively simple transformation, make good first picks (though I don't own Windcharger). I'd also recommend alternators over the reissued G1 transformers, which have poor play value and stickers that come off after around four transformations and should be kept in a display case. Swindle, in particular, is more than a display piece. He's a really fun toy.

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