Description
- Type: Figure
- Series: Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire
- Manufacturer: Kenner
- Year: 1996
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Character : In the Star Wars universe, a swoop vehicle, commonly referred to as a swoop bike, is a type of repulsorlift vehicle designed for high-speed travel. It's essentially a more dangerous and powerful version of a speeder bike, often described as an “engine with a seat.” Swoops are known for their speed and lack of finesse, making them difficult to control and requiring a combination of instinct, strength, and timing from the rider.
Swoop races are a popular sport across many planets in the galaxy, appreciated for their excitement and the outlaw image they project. Notable uses of swoop bikes in Star Wars include Anakin Skywalker's search for his mother on Tatooine using a Zephyr-G swoop and the Ohnaka Gang using swoops to patrol near their base on Florrum.
These vehicles are a staple in the Star Wars narrative, symbolizing both the thrill and the danger of living on the edge in a galaxy far, far away.
- Box Condition: Near Mint