Deep Cover (2003)
Collector’s Edition Deep Cover is a redeco of the original Sideswipe toy, transforming into a New Countach LP500S. His deco is based on (but slightly modified from) the pre-Transformers black version of the Diaclone Countach LP500S toy that was only available in the late-line “Powered Convoy DX Set.” Several decals that were factory-applied on the original Diaclone version were replaced by painted tampographs, like his headlamps, plus the trademark-infringing “Lamborghini” badge decals on his doors and hood changed to generic police-star badges. As a Japanese-only release, Deep Cover’s spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational; many Transformers released in Western markets had their springs weakened for safety reasons.
He was only available in an e-HOBBY exclusive set with Clampdown; both toys were separately boxed but could only be bought as a pair. Pre-orders for the set closed on January 10, 2003, with the toys shipping out in March.
This mold was also used for Tigertrack and—with added roof lights—Clampdown and Red Alert.
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