Confused about Swoop/Strafe

Discussion in 'Transformers Movie Discussion' started by nobleboivin, Jun 13, 2014.

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Is Strafe the movie version of Swoop

  1. Yes

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  2. No, Strafe and Swoop are seperate characters.

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  1. nobleboivin, Jun 13, 2014
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    I'm a little confused about Strafe. Is he the movie verse version of Swoop or is he a completely different character than Swoop.
     
  2. toaprime, Jun 13, 2014
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    He is basically the Movieverse Swoop. Bay wanted to name him Swoop, but Hasbro said the two heads/tails were too far away from the iconic Swoop character, so they insisted on the name Strafe.

    In my opinion they could have left his name Swoop.
     
  3. RazorX3000, Jun 13, 2014
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    I think he was gonna be Swoop originally, but so since he has two heads, Hasbro refused to call him Swoop. So, Bay and crew gave him the name of Strafe.
     
  4. OptimusJet, Jun 13, 2014
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    He's pretty much Swoop but with a little inspiration from Doublecross
     
  5. Grimlock_13, Jun 13, 2014
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    It's Swoop.
     
  6. Livingdeaddan, Jun 13, 2014
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    If that's true, sounds like Hasbro have plans for Swoop! The Dinobot in the Robots in Disguise perhaps!! :) 
     
  7. toaprime, Jun 13, 2014
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    That's a great idea!
     
  8. nobleboivin, Jun 13, 2014
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    Okay thanks guys.
     
  9. RazorX3000, Jun 13, 2014
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    I really don't understand this. If Bay was originally planning on having three main Dinobots that we all know and love in the film, why not put in Snarl and Sludge? I know Snarl and Sludge are getting their own toys, but why not put them in for Scorn and Slash if they were gonna have Grimmy, Swoop/Strafe, and Slug? I mean, might as well add the rest of the gang while you're at it?
     
  10. Decepticons, Jun 13, 2014
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    Probably wanted to do something different and original. Glad there's finally a Spinosaurus Dinobot.
     
  11. RazorX3000, Jun 13, 2014
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    Well, yeah I love the new Dinobots! But I would be fine with Snarl and Sludge replacing Scorn and Slash, imho. However Scorn seems to be my favorite Dinobot!
     
  12. primal789, Jun 13, 2014
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    It's Slog now not Sludge
     
  13. RazorX3000, Jun 13, 2014
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    Omph! My bad! :) 
     
  14. nametaken, Jun 13, 2014
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    yeah why fuss about something like that now?
    they made soundwave a car after all.
     
  15. Rumblestorm, Jun 13, 2014
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    ....That applies to atleast 70% of the robots, but they didn't say anything about that! (*ahem*Hound*ahem*)
     
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  16. rapid_fire, Jun 13, 2014
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    ... Says the company that is constantly changing alt modes, names, colors, etc. What a bunch of goons.
     
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  17. toaprime, Jun 13, 2014
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    Yeah, I don't agree with the name change. I really have no preference though.
     
  18. Purple Heart, Jun 13, 2014
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    If you take Swoop and Doublecross you get DoublePoop.
     
  19. RazorX3000, Jun 13, 2014
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  20. jamspeed, Jun 13, 2014
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    You mean Strafe, who has dual gun/nosecones which are echoed by the 2 headed dinobot.
     
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