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Longarm (Movie)

2007-12-09T16:20:57Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{disambig3|Longarm}}

:''Longarm is an [[Autobot]] and a mass-produced drone-unit in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Longarm-gamedrone.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my car arouuuund!]]

'''Longarm''' is a chummy, nice, all around guy. "It never hurts to help" is his creed, and he enjoys working on protecting, repairing, and saving. After all, that's why he's an Autobot. He's almost too nice... he just can't figure out [[Decepticon]]s at all. To be that [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|angry]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|mean]], [[Starscream (Movie)|treacherous]], [[Megatron (Movie)|destructive]], or [[Dropkick|emo]], it all just seems like a huge waste of energy and time. But so long as he can protect his friends, and make them smile, then he can smile right back.

There's also units of drones that convert into tow-trucks of the same name. Both the Autobot and Decepticon armies make use of these drones, which are solid, dependable fighters, and can be particularly dangerous.

==Games==
===''Battle For the Allspark'' online game===
[[Image:Longarm head.jpg|thumb|left|125px|Longarm units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]

Longarm units have good Attack & Defense capabilities, but little on speed. The two sides' drones are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins; Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model, while Decepticons have a lens-head version.

===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
Longarms are particularly dangerous foes that appear many times against both Autobot and Decepticon. They are capable of swinging the tow-arms on their backs in a wide circle, extending their wrecker-hooks, which results in a devastating slam attack that can send even the larger Transformers sprawling. Since they are also shielded against ''most'' artillery in robot mode, this attack can only be interrupted by hurling something at them.

Aside from the previously mentioned facial differences, Autobot Longarms are white with blue detailing while Decepticon versions are white with yellow detailing.

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Longarm''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''MA-15'''

[[Image:Longarmmovietoyrobot.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Destined to be done in [[Hoist (G1)|green and orange]].]]

: Longarm transforms into a Ford F-350 tow truck, capable of towing another toy thanks to his hook-arm. This arm becomes a hand-held "quagma cannon" spring-loaded missile launcher in robot mode that is affixed to his right hand via a screw. The missile launcher can also be used in vehicle mode, as a notch is cut out of the front bumper, presumably for making surprise attacks (since [[Swindle (Movie)|other]] drone characters have similar weapons). There is a single, nigh-insignificant [[automorph]] feature; the emergency lights on top of the gun/tow rig are geared to fold simultaneously. This makes [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout's]] knees almost look interesting.

: Unlike all of the other "drone" toys in the line, Longarm's robot mode is totally different from the CG design developed for the game; even his head resembles neither the Autobot or Decepticon drone heads. And by "totally different," we mean "has ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]'s head." Were future [[redeco]] possibilities in mind?

:The gun is not meant to be removable, but is easily unscrewed. The loose gun won't fit on the right hand without the screw, but will peg into the left hand via the connection used to hold the gun/crane steady in vehicle mode. The figure is still capable of full transformation and the loose crane fits tightly in vehicle mode. It is however difficult to transform him while keeping the loose gun attached to his left hand.

: Longarm features a minor mis-assembly problem, in that the strut between the crane section and the hook itself is reversed. It is easily fixed by popping off the hook and turning it around, then unscrewing the crane part and flipping the strut. This allows the gun to fit together much better, as depicted on the packaging.

*'''Towed to Safety''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_TowedtoSafety_toys.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Even if you're an Autobot, no parking means no parking.]]

: This set features an unaltered Deluxe class Longarm figure and a Deluxe class 1976 Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in [[Mission City]] that was also used in the Bumblebee Vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] pack

{{Comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Final Stand''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-02'''

[[Image:Movie_ScreenBattles_FinalStand1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''I'll shoot, you drive!'']]

: This ''Screen Battles'' pack comes with a Longarm figure redecoed in the same paint job as the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses to tow Bumblebee to safety. The "Orson's Towing" markings have been replaced by the "Mike's Towing" markings seen on the actual truck used in the movie. Longarm's interior features a non-removable figurine of Mikaela where the driver's seat would be, plugged into one of the screw holes in the dashboard piece. The pack comes with a battle-damaged posable Bumblebee figure similar to the Robot Replicas toy.

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.

{{Comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

==Merchandise==
* '''Longarm''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)

: In the [[3D Battle Card Game|Transformers 3D Battle Card Game]], the Longarm is on the Autobot side, but features the Decepticon-style head. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a tow-truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], just turned around in vehicle mode so the extension is in the back.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Longarm_movie_similar.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Do I look familiar?]]

* Longarm's vehicle mode is modeled after the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses in the movie to carry the damaged Bumblebee into battle. While the markings and paint job are similar, the truck in the film is of GMC make while the toy is modeled on a Ford F-350.

* While the movie tow truck has "Mike's Towing" on the doors, the game model and carded release of the Deluxe-class toy have "Orson's Towing" instead, a reference to ''Transformers'' design director [[Aaron Archer]]'s old screen name "ORSON" on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com boards]. The Screen Battles multi-pack version retains the "Mike's Towing" markings, however.

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Drones]]
[[Category: Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category: Movie characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Longarm (Movie)

2007-12-09T16:20:33Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{disambig3|Longarm}}

:''Longarm is an [[Autobot]] and a mass-produced drone-unit in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Longarm-gamedrone.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my car arouuuund!]]

'''Longarm''' is a chummy, nice, all around guy. "It never hurts to help" is his creed, and he enjoys working on protecting, repairing, and saving. After all, that's why he's an Autobot. He's almost too nice... he just can't figure out [[Decepticon]]s at all. To be that [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|angry]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|mean]], [[Starscream (Movie)|treacherous]], [[Megatron (Movie)|destructive]], or [[Dropkick|emo]], it all just seems like a huge waste of energy and time. But so long as he can protect his friends, and make them smile, then he can smile right back.

There's also units of drones that convert into tow-trucks of the same name. Both the Autobot and Decepticon armies make use of these drones, which are solid, dependable fighters, and can be particularly dangerous.

==Games==
===''Battle For the Allspark'' online game===
[[Image:Longarm head.jpg|thumb|left|125px|Longarm units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]

Longarm units have good Attack & Defense capabilities, but little on speed. The two sides' drones are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins; Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model, while Decepticons have a lens-head version.

===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
Longarms are particularly dangerous foes that appear many times against both Autobot and Decepticon. They are capable of swinging the tow-arms on their backs in a wide circle, extending their wrecker-hooks, which results in a devastating slam attack that can send even the larger Transformers sprawling. Since they are also shielded against ''most'' artillery in robot mode, this attack can only be interrupted by hurling something at them.

Aside from the previously mentioned facial differences, Autobot Longarms are white with blue detailing while Decepticon versions are white with yellow detailing.

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Longarm''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''MA-15'''

[[Image:Longarmmovietoyrobot.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Destined to be done in [[Hoist (G1)|green and orange]].]]

: Longarm transforms into a Ford F-350 tow truck, capable of towing another toy thanks to his hook-arm. This arm becomes a hand-held "quagma cannon" spring-loaded missile launcher in robot mode that is affixed to his right hand via a screw. The missile launcher can also be used in vehicle mode, as a notch is cut out of the front bumper, presumably for making surprise attacks (since [[Swindle (Movie)|other]] drone characters have similar weapons). There is a single, nigh-insignificant [[automorph]] feature; the emergency lights on top of the gun/tow rig are geared to fold simultaneously. This makes [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout's]] knees almost look interesting.

: Unlike all of the other "drone" toys in the line, Longarm's robot mode is totally different from the CG design developed for the game; even his head resembles neither the Autobot or Decepticon drone heads. And by "totally different," we mean "has ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]'s head." Were future [[redeco]] possibilities in mind?

The gun is not meant to be removable, but is easily unscrewed. The loose gun won't fit on the right hand without the screw, but will peg into the left hand via the connection used to hold the gun/crane steady in vehicle mode. The figure is still capable of full transformation and the loose crane fits tightly in vehicle mode. It is however difficult to transform him while keeping the loose gun attached to his left hand.

: Longarm features a minor mis-assembly problem, in that the strut between the crane section and the hook itself is reversed. It is easily fixed by popping off the hook and turning it around, then unscrewing the crane part and flipping the strut. This allows the gun to fit together much better, as depicted on the packaging.

*'''Towed to Safety''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_TowedtoSafety_toys.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Even if you're an Autobot, no parking means no parking.]]

: This set features an unaltered Deluxe class Longarm figure and a Deluxe class 1976 Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in [[Mission City]] that was also used in the Bumblebee Vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] pack

{{Comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Final Stand''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-02'''

[[Image:Movie_ScreenBattles_FinalStand1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''I'll shoot, you drive!'']]

: This ''Screen Battles'' pack comes with a Longarm figure redecoed in the same paint job as the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses to tow Bumblebee to safety. The "Orson's Towing" markings have been replaced by the "Mike's Towing" markings seen on the actual truck used in the movie. Longarm's interior features a non-removable figurine of Mikaela where the driver's seat would be, plugged into one of the screw holes in the dashboard piece. The pack comes with a battle-damaged posable Bumblebee figure similar to the Robot Replicas toy.

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.

{{Comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

==Merchandise==
* '''Longarm''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)

: In the [[3D Battle Card Game|Transformers 3D Battle Card Game]], the Longarm is on the Autobot side, but features the Decepticon-style head. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a tow-truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], just turned around in vehicle mode so the extension is in the back.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Longarm_movie_similar.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Do I look familiar?]]

* Longarm's vehicle mode is modeled after the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses in the movie to carry the damaged Bumblebee into battle. While the markings and paint job are similar, the truck in the film is of GMC make while the toy is modeled on a Ford F-350.

* While the movie tow truck has "Mike's Towing" on the doors, the game model and carded release of the Deluxe-class toy have "Orson's Towing" instead, a reference to ''Transformers'' design director [[Aaron Archer]]'s old screen name "ORSON" on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com boards]. The Screen Battles multi-pack version retains the "Mike's Towing" markings, however.

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Drones]]
[[Category: Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category: Movie characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Dreadwing (Movie)

2007-12-08T15:37:24Z

82.170.251.82: /* ''Transformers'' (2007 film) */

{{disambig3|Dreadwing}}

:''Dreadwing is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Movie (franchise)|live action Transformers film]] [[continuity family]] and ALSO a bunch of mass-produced drones on both sides.''

[[Image:Dreadwingmovieprequel.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You may have more eyes than him, but there's more of him than you.]]
'''Dreadwing''' isn't particularly smart, which makes people wonder where he got the technology that allows him to teleport. He obviously didn't invent it himself, and no one else on either side of the war has the ability, so all signs point toward him having stolen it. He's not really liked by his fellow Decepticons, because of his penchant to perform nasty pranks on them as often as he does it on Autobots. As such, most of his time is spent alone, plotting his nasty schemes and spiking other robots' gas tanks with sugar. He's not the [[Skywarp (G1)|first]] [[Hooligan (G2)|one]] to pull off stunts like that.

Sometimes there are other guys who look just like him.

On both sides.

==Fiction==
===2007 film continuity===
====IDW ''Official Movie Prequel'' comics====
A fleet of Decepticon Dreadwings (or Decepticon drones of Dreadwing's model) were present at the Battle of [[Tyger Pax]]. They shot some Autobots. {{storylink|Prime Directives|Official Movie Prequel}}

==Games==
===''Battle for the Allspark'' online game===
[[Image:Dreadwing-gamedrone.jpg|thumb|right|Probably not [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], definately not [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]].]]
[[Image:Dreadwing head.jpg|thumb|left|Dreadwing units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]

There are also lots of Autobot Dreadwings. While the Decepticon Dreadwings have camera lens-like faces, the Autobot Dreadwings have a head with a faceplate. They also have slightly different bellies. Dreadwings of both sides have a equal of Attack & Speed abilities, with little defence.

===Transformers The Game (console)===
Dreadwings appear as solo attackers for both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Aside from the faceplate differences, Decepticon Dreadwings have a gray camo deco, while the Autobot versions are blue and yellow "Blue Angels" markings. Both are shielded against artillery in robot mode.

Their main weapon is a deadly flamethrower built into each arm. It has limited range, but hoo doggies does it hurt. They are also capable of creating a burning ring of fire by launching into the air then coming down slowly in robot form.

Autobot versions of the drone commonly accosted [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] while he completed his objectives at a military airfield. Both sides used them as backups during the final showdown in the [[Mission City]].

{{-}}

==Toys==
[[Image:Dreadwingmovietoy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Finally the nasty spawnchild of [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] has been exposed!]]
===''Transformers'' (2007 film)===
* '''Dreadwing''' (Deluxe, 2007)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-15'''

: Dreadwing transforms into a MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet. He's the Decepticon version.
: His exhaust flames serve dual purpose as firing missiles in both modes. In robot mode, these represent the flamethrower attack from the video game. His chest also has a spring-loaded [[Automorph]] gimmick, opening up and revealing more robot parts.

==Merchandise==
* '''Dreadwing''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

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[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Drones]]
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Overcast (Movie)

2007-12-08T15:36:15Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{disambig3|Overcast}}
:''Overcast is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Overcast''' goes fly-fly!

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Overcast''' (Deluxe, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Overcast_toy.jpg|thumb|right| A black repaint makes everything look cooler.]]

: A [[redeco]] of the Decepticon [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] mold, Overcast transforms into a MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet. His thrusters contain spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers, which can fire the "flame" projectiles in both jet and robot modes. His chest also has a spring-loaded [[Automorph]] gimmick, opening up and revealing more robot parts.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{charstub}}
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Movie characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Matrix of Leadership

2007-11-29T17:12:04Z

82.170.251.82: /* Generation 1 */

{{Template:Disambig3|Matrix}}

[[Image:Matrix.jpg|thumb|right|300px|You put the life in the coconut.]]

The '''Autobot Matrix of Leadership''' (sometimes the '''Creation Matrix''') is an artifact of great power. It is traditionally carried by the current [[Prime (rank)|Autobot Leader]].

Much about the Matrix remains a mystery, including its exact composition. It generally appears as a hollow, spherical metal shell with two handles on either side and with a core sphere of blueish crystal at its center. According to some, it carries part of the essence of [[Primus]].

The Matrix is the one thing, the only thing which [[Unicron]] fears.

Things that were related to the Matrix include: the [[Dead Matrix]], [[Energon Matrix]], [[Matrix of Conquest]] and the [[Matrix of Purification]].

{{quote|But one day... an Autobot shall rise from our ranks... and use the power of the Matrix... to light... our darkest hour.|A dying [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]|[[The Transformers: The Movie|TFTM]]}}

''(The exact nature and power of the Matrix varied according to continuity. See individual entries below for details.)''

==Wisdom of the Ages==
The Matrix in the Generation 1 cartoon continuity possessed the accumulated wisdom of Transformers in the past. This stretches from the time of [[It]] to [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] most of whom make up the [[Ancient Autobots]] who reside within its form. A bearer of the Matrix possesses the ability to journey within the Matrix to consult many of these beings, however, this action is quite dangerous as it can lead to one getting lost forever. Those who do this are often searching for something in the Transformers distant past that is lost

The accumulated wisdom was capable of being released in the Transformers "[[darkest hour]]" to aid them by using its light to destroy a threat to the race. However, the act leaves the Matrix depleted of energy and would require it to be "filled" with the wisdom of a new generation.

== Fiction ==
==Generation One==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

<i>(Events from the UK-only comics are in italics.)</i>

[[Image:Creation Matrix 65.jpg|left|150px|thumb|The Creation Matrix was the [[Leader-1]]'s-head of the Marvel comic. Can't be drawn the same way twice.]]

Called the '''Creation Matrix''' (or the '''Genetic Matrix''' by the [[Keeper]]), it contains the essence of the Transformer's creator-god Primus, making it the one thing that can destroy Unicron. Possessing the Creation Matrix allows the bearer to grant new Transformer life to otherwise unsentient constructs. Also, when the human [[Buster Witwicky]] was in possession of it, he exhibited telekinetic power over all machines.

The fact that the Matrix was a physical object was generally unknown to all but [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself by the time of the [[Earth|Terran]] battles. But the powers of the Matrix weren't limited to the shell in his chest anyway. When his severed head was held captive by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon was able to force Prime to give life to the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], even though the Autobots had his body (and therefore the physical Matrix) in the [[Ark]]. While it's possible that the power was simply being channeled ([[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] would do just that to create the [[Stunticon]]s), that seems unlikely given Prime's solution to the problem. When Buster infiltrated the Decepticon base, Prime had him connect electric cables between their heads, and he transferred the Matrix power into the human. Shockwave would later admit that he had been thwarted, as it had become impossible for Prime to create any new life.

Eventually Prime was rescued, and Buster returned the power to him, further cementing the notion that actual, usable Matrix energy had existed outside of the shell. And, as mentioned earlier, Megatron found yet another way to access the power. [[Bombshell]] planted a cerebro-shell in Optimus, and while it failed to take over his mind, it <i>did</i> provide some kind of conduit to the Matrix. Using Soundwave's broadcast abilities, Megatron tapped into the Matrix power when Prime gave life to the [[Aerialbot|Aerialbots]]. Thus, the Stunticons were born.

Not realizing his monopoly on the Matrix had been compromised anyway, Prime kept the secret of its physical shell very (pardon the pun) close to the chest. This would prove an unfortunate choice. When he died, his Autobot followers launched his body into space in accordance with a funereal rite. It landed on a distant planet's moon called VsQs, where it lay mostly undisturbed for a while. There, the Matrix exhibited a rudimentary consciousness that was aware of the passage of time and referred it itself as the collective of its past holders. It wasn't <i>literally</i> an amalgam of their souls, but rather a new, childlike, amoral being that had known the goodness of its Autobot bearers and now wanted more.

[[Image:Geneticmatrix.jpg|right|thumb|150px|No one can be told what the Matrix is. Because Optimus is an idiot.]]

It got a chance at new experience when a dying [[Deathbringer]] crashed on VsQs and touched the Matrix. The Deathbringer - who had been dedicated to ending unnecessary suffering - was warped into a new and very powerful being who sought to destroy <i>all</i> life. Though he left the Matrix in Prime's body, he still carried some of its energy, and the Matrix reveled in the vicarious experience of evil.

That curiosity found more expression when an insectoid creature crawled into Prime's corpse's chest cavity and became the next recipient of the Matrix's power. The Matrix was fascinated that the creature seemed to be meant to do nothing but destroy, so it re-created the thing into a larger, more powerful predator. The monster attacked a team of astronauts that had set up a research station on VsQs, killing nearly all of them. At least one escaped, who crashed in the seas of [[Pequod]], another planet in the same solar system. "Awash with Matrix energy," he was swallowed by a [[klud]], which ingested the energy.

Meanwhile, Optimus had been resurrected in a new body, and when he became aware of the threat of Unicron, he realized he needed to find the Matrix again. So he sent search parties to track down the funeral barge, which piqued [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing's]] curiosity. As the opposing teams dodged each other, they eventually set their sights on Pequod, where the klud had been attracting attention because its species was supposed to have been extinct. Thunderwing, who believed himself to have an affinity with the Matrix, was able to psychically link with the Matrix-infused beast and see the memory of swallowing the dying scientist. Recognizing the "VsQs" stamp on his equipment, Thunderwing set out for that moon.

Once there, both sides battled the creature the Matrix had created, which had grown to enormous size. And it was Thunderwing who killed the beast and took the Matrix itself. The Decepticon immediately attacked the spaceborne [[Ark]], manifesting the Matrix power in the form of a giant, vaguely humanoid energy field around himself. The Matrix began to speak through him, delighting in the firsthand experience of evil. When he realized he was being possessed, he tried to mentally battle the Matrix, but to no avail. The Autobots managed to win the fight only barely, getting Thunderwing off the Ark and then leaving him stranded in space.

The Matrix took time to heal Thunderwing's body, then set out for Cybertron. Coincidentally, it arrived just as Unicron was trying to destroy the planet. The Matrix-creature fought Unicron, but Unicron defeated it because it had become evil, and Unicron was more powerful in that realm. It took Optimus Prime's touch to cleanse the Matrix of its taint and reveal once again its essential purity. Rocketing into the Chaos-Bringer's maw, Prime opened the Matrix, destroying both it and Unicron.

And it should've killed Prime too, but when his decimated body was found, it was still kept alive by that pesky leftover Matrix energy. That body <i>did</i> soon die, but Prime's consciousness transferred to [[Hi-Q]], who was later re-created into a new Optimus by the [[Last Autobot]]. This new body still contained Matrix energy, which the Decepticons coveted. Megatron defeated him in battle and sucked the energy into a siphon, which became the de facto new Matrix. He used it to create many new warriors, such as the [[Laser Rod]]s and [[Rotor Force]].

Then Starscream took it and used it on himself, merging with the [[Warworld]] and reshaping the interior of the ship. However, unlike with Thunderwing, Starscream found his own evil being subverted by the Matrix's goodness. Afraid of being changed, he returned the Matrix to Prime, and when Prime was consumed by the [[Swarm]], he gave the Matrix to <i>it.</i> This completely reversed the nature of the Swarm. It had previously been a physically dark, destructive cloud, but it suddenly became a bright "force for life" that made all the Transformers totally blissed out. It also re-created Prime, though it's unclear whether this new body still contained Matrix energy, or what form the Matrix then existed in at all.

[[Image:MatrixCoconut1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Will I become a great Autobot leader?" <br> "All signs point to no."]]

So, when it's all said and done, the known Matrix-bearers are:
*[[Prima]]
*[[Prime Nova]]
*[[Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Buster Witwicky]]
*<i>[[Rodimus Prime]]</i>
*[[Thunderwing_(G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Starscream_(G1)|Starscream]]
*<i>[[Ghyrik|General Ghyrik]]</i>

''('''Note:''' In the later [[BotCon]] text story [[Reaching the Omega Point]], [[Primon]] is added to the list though he is never mentioned elsewhere. Not even by the Matrix itself.)''

''('''Note:''' The Matrix was originally portrayed as a life-granting computer program within Optimus Prime's mind, which accounts for the incongruous early comic stories. After [[The Transformers: The Movie]] established it as a physical object, [[Simon Furman]] [[retcon]]ned it into being such in the comics as well, first in the UK then the US books. Powermaster Prime's ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Universe]]'' profile clarified that the program was encoded in light patterns within the Matrix's crystal core.)''

{{-}}

===Animated continuity===

[[Image:Matrix_5faces4_7.jpg|left|thumb|200px|My preciousssss!]]

Called '''The Autobot Matrix of Leadership''' (or simply '''The Matrix of Leadership''', '''Autobot Matrix''', yadda, yadda, yadda...) is an artifact of great power which holds within it the accumulated wisdom of past Autobot leaders. As such, it is traditionally carried by the current Autobot Leader.

Why the Matrix is the one thing, the <i>only</i> thing, which [[Unicron]] fears is not quite clear, but it seems to be in some way connected to [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron's Assistant]]. It generally displays no powers beyond granting wisdom/visions and acting as a key to [[Vector Sigma]]. However it does, on occasion, seem capable of empowering and upgrading a Transformers physical form.

[[Image:MovieMagnus_matrix.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"Will I at least get to <i>use</i> the Matrix?"<br>"No! Quit asking."]]

In the distant past, the scientist [[Primacron]] and his [[Oracle (G1)|assistant]] created some of the first, primitive Transformers ''(how exactly this connects to their Quintessonian origin revealed elsewhere in the Cartoon is unrevealed).'' Primacron eventually created Unicron, who rebeled against his maker. In the ensuing conflict Primacron was badly injured and his robotic-seeming assistant appeared destroyed. His Assistant survived however and out of his remains rose what appeared to be the Autobot Matrix of Leadership which then flew off into space. ''(The exact meaning and import of this flashback is unclear, but it seems to suggest the Matrix began as the essence of Primacron's assistant.)''

The Matrix of Leadership first documented appearance in modern times occurred when a dying [[Optimus Prime]] passed it, and Autobot Leadership to his chosen successor, [[Ultra Magnus]].

[[Image:Dark_awakening_matrix.jpg|left|thumb|150px|"Swap Matrix for braaainnns?"]]

Before passing away, Prime spoke of a prophecy - that one day, "The Chosen One" would rise from the ranks of the Autobots, and use the power of the Matrix to light the Transformers' darkest hour. That darkest hour soon came upon Cybertron in the form of the world-eater, [[Unicron]], who knew that the Matrix's power was the one thing that could destroy him. Recreating Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], he dispatched him to steal the Matrix, but when Galvatron obtained the talisman, he tried and failed to use its power against Unicron. Ultimately, the Chosen One who could open the Matrix proved to be the youthful [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], who reclaimed the Matrix and was transformed by its power into [[Rodimus Prime]], before opening it within Unicron and releasing its power, which tore Unicron apart from within.

Later, when injured in battle, Rodimus's consciousness briefly entered the Matrix itself, and he discovered that it was more than a mere source of energy - it, in fact, contained the amassed wisdom of deceased Autobot leaders throughout history. Venturing into the Matrix a second time, Rodimus was shown the history of Cybertron by the ancient Autobots whose consciousnesses existed within the Matrix, revealing to him the [[Quintessons]] role in the creation of the Transformers. When he was resurrected, Optimus Prime later did the same thing when faced with the [[Hate Plague]], (which he ALSO seemed to claim as their "darkest hour"). To cure the madness of the plague he expelled all of the wisdom from within the Matrix, saving the universe, but emptying the Matrix and leaving only a shell. He claimed they would have to start filling it with wisdom again, from that moment on.

Optimus Prime eventually used the shell of the Matrix as a substitute key to access [[Vector Sigma]].

[[Image:Matrix_burden_2.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Decepticons using the Matrix either become disgusting freaks...]]
[[Image:Matrix_burden_1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|...or get harassed by the ghosts of Optimus Prime, Robocop, and [[Boba Fett]].]]

The only named robots known to have possessed the Matrix of Leadership in the cartoon are:
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Optimus Prime]]
*[[Rodimus Prime]]
*[[Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Scourge_(G1)|Scourge]]

Over a dozen more past Autobot leaders were seen within it at various points, but none of them were ever given names.

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===Japanese continuity===
{{see|Energon Matrix}}

In Japan, the original Matrix held by Optimus and Rodimus Prime was portrayed more as a power source than anything else, though its power did apparently determine which faction Vector Sigma would obey. ''(Once the Matrix was depowered in Return of Optimus Prime, Vector Sigma became open to either Autobots or Decepticons controlling it, and by extension the planet.)''

In later Japanese continuity a Matrix was seemingly carried by any individual with high rank. Therefore, there are many distinct Matrices. ''(It is unknown what relation, if any, these have to the original.)'' They tend to be weapons of extreme power and last resort. Accessing them, or having two of them in close proximity, can "power-up" their possessors into temporarily enhanced forms.

*[[Optimus_Primal|Beast Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Lio Junior]] (a copy of Lio Convoy's)
*[[Big Convoy]]

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

[[Image:Ancients.jpg|thumb|left|Matrix-shaped platform above the Oracle Tank]]

Prior to Optimus, the Matrix was held by [[Sentinel Prime]], an Autobot leader killed by Megatron in an attempt to gain possession of the artifact, intending to use it to power the planetary engine turbines he had discovered. But Sentinel had already given up the Matrix for reasons unknown (perhaps foreseeing his own death), passing it to the [[Council of Ancients]], who chose a data archivist named Optronix as the new bearer. Optronix and the Matrix were lowered into the [[Oracle Tank]], with the words "Fill this sacred vessel with the wisdom of the ages", though it may be that the council was referring to Optronix and not the Matrix. Like [[Hot Rod]], Optronix - now [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] - is physically changed by the installation of the Matrix, his frame altered to become larger and more powerful. Soon after, he is attacked by Megatron who cracks open his form and exposes the Matrix, which shows both Optimus and Megatron visions of the future, seeming to transport them to [[Earth]], then to [[Nebulon]]. It is implied that Optimus somehow uses the Matrix to force Megatron to forget these visions, though how much knowledge he himself retains is unknown.

Before the Autobots leave for [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]] on the [[Ark II]], Optimus Prime gives [[Spike Witwicky]] a piece of the Matrix to safeguard during their journey. The Ark II crashes, but when Spike and Optimus are reunited, Spike returns the piece to him. Optimus uses the complete Matrix of Leadership to awaken his deactivated troops and call them to him.

[[Image:Matrix back.jpg|thumb|A Dreamwave newsletter provides us a seldom-seen image of the ''back'' of the Matrix.]]
After returning to Cybertron, a chain of events ultimately leads Optimus Prime to a confrontation with [[Shockwave]] in the chamber containing Vector Sigma. Shockwave transforms and blows open Optimus Prime, claiming the Matrix for himself and using it to access Vector Sigma's databanks. Shockwave was defeated by [[Ultra Magnus]] and the Matrix returned to Optimus Prime, but the forceful removal of the Matrix from his body combined with the long period of time spent without it caused a great deal of trauma to his systems, necessitating an extended session in a CR chamber to recover, and suggesting that at least in the [[Dreamwave]] comics the Matrix actually integrates with the systems of its holder to some degree rather than merely residing inside them.

It appears that this Matrix does not hold the wisdom of past Autobot leaders, as [[Golden Disk (council)|another datatrak]] contained its wisdom.

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==Beast Wars==
In the [[1990]]s animated series, [[Beast Wars]] and [[Beast Machines]] series, the nature of the Matrix was explored and evolved.

These series used "The Matrix" as a term that referred not merely to the physical object, but to an actual other-dimensional realm - the Transformer [[afterlife]] also called the [[Allspark (dimension)|Allspark]], the well of all sparks that are, have been, or ever shall be. From the Allspark springs all Transformer life, and when a Transformer dies, their spark returns to the Allspark, sharing its life experience with the collective, creating a huge store of accumulated wisdom and knowledge. Understanding this, it can be retroactively assumed that the physical Matrix object wielded by Autobot leaders in the cartoon continuity is not simply a storehouse of knowledge itself, but rather, a gateway to this afterlife realm. Similarly, this also explains its ability to bestow life as seen in the comic book continuity - by transferring a spark from the Allspark through its connection to the realm.

''(According to the story editors, the Matrix was also used as a nickname in the Beast Wars series for the facility which produced [[Maximal]] [[protoform]]s, though this information was never introduced in the show.)''

===''Universe: Primeval Dawn''===

[[Image:Sparkholderprimevaldawn.jpg|left|220px|thumb|The Matrix, beneath Prime's "spark holder".]]

After the Beast Wars, [[Tarantulas]] was reborn, intending to use his new [[Vok]] powers to steal the Matrix and warp reality to his liking. To protect the timestream, the Vok took the Matrix of Leadership from the unconscious Optimus Prime residing within the Ark, used it to create [[Primal Prime]], then gave the Matrix to their new creation. In the following battle, however, Tarantulas was able to overpower Primal Prime and rip the Matrix from his body.

''('''Note''': In the Beast Wars cartoon, Prime's spark was shown to be contained in a Matrix-like vessel. In [[Universe (comic)|Primeval Dawn]], that vessel was shown to be merely a container for his spark, and the actual Matrix was hidden underneath.)''

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==Unicron Trilogy==
===Animated continuity===

[[Image:ArmadaMatrix.jpg|right|thumb|Armada's version of the Matrix]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] tried to pass the Matrix on to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] before he warped into space with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], but Hot Shot refused it, not feeling himself worthy.

When Optimus died standing purposefully in the path of the [[Hydra Cannon]] blast meant for Earth, Prime's [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] held on to the Matrix, floating helplessly until rescued.

Later, it was the Mini-Cons who resurrected Prime, entering the Matrix and reconstructing a new body for him. Some time later, Unicron forced Prime to face the fact that on some level he enjoyed the thrill of combat. Following Unicron's defeat, Galvatron challenged Optimus to one final, furious battle. Prime choose to discard the Matrix at this time, flinging it into the void of space, so that he could battle Galvatron not as the leader of the Autobots, but as himself.

(How Optimus Prime got the Matrix back after this is uncertain.)

''Note: Although in Energon Optimus Prime appears to have a permanent Matrix-like structure (complete with handles and all!) in his chest, this is not the case! The devise located in his chest is the [[Spark of Combination]] and not the Matrix of Leadership''

In Transformers Cybertron, Optimus Prime uses the Matrix of Leadership to widen [[Vector Prime_(UT)|Vector Prime]]'s dimension gates. Optimus Prime's distinctive [[cyber key]] is unique because of the influence of his Matrix.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''New Year Convoy''' (2002)
: He comes with the Matrix of Leadership!

*'''[[Galvatron II]]''' (2005)
: He comes with the Creation Matrix! It's green.

*'''Revoltech Convoy''' (2007)
: He comes with a Matrix accessory which does not open or store inside his chest.

===Robots in Disguise===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2000, 2001)
: ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] has a little door on his chest that hides a sculpted Matrix. It cannot be removed.

===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-01'''
: 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime includes a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open.

* '''Ultra Magnus'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
: He had it too.

* '''Convoy Perfect Edition''' (2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-04'''
: He still had it here.

===Armada===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2002/2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-01'''

:The large version of ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] has a non-removable Matrix of Leadership behind the grill on his chest. This feature was kept for the various [[redeco]]s of this mold.

===Cybertron===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-01'''

:''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Optimus Prime has a removable Matrix of Leadership in his chest. This feature was kept for the "Galaxy Force Optimus Prime" redeco.

===Classics===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
:Yep, this version of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime mold still has the Matrix.

==Trivia==
*When asked about the visual design of the Matrix in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "The inspiration for the Matrix of Leadership is a thermonuclear bomb."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> "Light our darkest hour" indeed.

==Footnotes==
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Jazz (Movie)

2007-11-21T19:54:52Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{disambig3|Jazz}}

:''Jazz is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:MovieJazz_promorender.jpg|right|thumb|350px|"Slide with me. Just bounce with me. Now freeze!"]]

First Lieutenant '''Jazz''' is one happy-go-lucky Autobot. Good-natured and always able to take things in stride, he provides a decent contrast to the more serious demeanor of [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] himself. He's also a talker, something Ironhide and Prime like to tease him about. He might be the smallest Autobot but he's by no means a coward. His only real complaint is that he always gets stuck fighting [[Frenzy (Movie)|the small ones]].

==Fiction==
===Ghosts Of Yesterday===
Onboard the Ark, Jazz was the first to detect the ''[[Ghost 1]]'s'' presence, and was later badly damaged in a fight with the Decepticons. After being repaired, he and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] fought together against [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

===Transformers The Game (console)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Andrew Kishino]]

====Autobot campaign====
Jazz arrived on Earth as part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to Earth by Bumblebee. After taking on the form of a Pontiac Solstice, he met up with the other Autobots. His first mission was to distract Sector Seven and law enforcement units, which he did, buying his fellow autobots time to escape. Jazz was then surrounded by Sector Seven SUVs and Decepticon drones numerous times, requiring Ironhide's help to escape.

He would then make his way to [[Mission City]], where he engaged [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and two [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] drones. Jazz defeated all four of them, but as he celebrated his great victory, [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] appeared behind him and punctured Jazz's chest with his claw, extinguishing his [[spark]]. [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] arrived just in time to witness the killing, and fought through a horde of Decepticon units to destroy Brawl.
:''('''NOTE''': Press left, up, down(2), left, up, right, at the New game menu. The screen will flash to confirm the code was entered correctly. Go to the bonus features, then the Generation 1 option to use a G1-homage deco on Jazz. This does not change his appearance in the Decepticon campaign, however.)

====Decepticon campaign====
Jazz arrived in Mission City with Sam and Mikaela (taking the role of the destroyed Bumblebee), where he was confronted by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. After a brief chase through the city, Jazz engaged Barricade in battle, where he was defeated with ease.

===''Transformers: Autobots''===

Jazz's first appearance is with the other Autobots, meeting in an old junk yard. Setting out into the city, he retrieves a number of Sector Seven vehicles before running into [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]; after a tedious battle, Blackout runs. Returning to the group, Jazz reports his findings, and is promptly forgotten about until he's unlocked as a playable character.

===''Transformers: Decepticons''===

Much like in the movie, Jazz's big scene in ''Decepticons'' is his battle with Megatron. At the Hoover Dam, Jazz has set up several automated turrets and Autobot drones around the lower perimeter of the Dam, preventing Megatron from escaping. However, this line of defense only works for so long, since the turrets only fire at air-borne objects. Finally getting up the side of the Dam, Jazz steps in Megatron's path, doing little more than trash talking before Megatron jumps into battle. After a roughly equal fight, Jazz finally falls. Megatron then finishes him off and desicrates his corpse.

===''Transformers'' (2007) film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Darius McCrary]] (English), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japan)

[[Image:Movie_Jazz_protoformcrash.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Looks like those homers Ruth hit finally came back from orbit. IT'S BACKA HERE!!!!!]]

Jazz was part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to Earth by [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] after the latter Autobot came to be in the possession of [[Samuel James Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]]. After his [[protoform]] crashed through a baseball stadium, he investigated a nearby car dealership and chose a Pontiac Solstice hardtop as his vehicle mode.

[[Image:Jazz movie ally.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Sadly, the other car's owner only had liability only.]]
Linking up with his fellow Autobots in a deserted alley, Jazz greeted Sam and [[Mikaela Banes]] as "little bitches," stating that Earth seems to be a cool place to hang out. He casually sat on the hood of another car while Optimus Prime explained to Sam they learnt Earth's languages through the internet. He then relayed their mission to find the [[All Spark]] and explained how his [[Archibald Amundsen Witwicky|grandfather's]] glasses were the key to its location.

Soon after, as Sam looked for his grandfather's glasses, the Autobots attempted to assist by clumsily destroying the yard where they went. When it came to hide from [[Ronald Witwicky|the]] [[Judy Witwicky|parents]], Jazz had the easiest time blending into the shadows due to his small stature.

When Sam and Mikaela were captured by [[Sector Seven]], the Autobots mounted a rescue that saw Optimus Prime tearing the roof off [[Reggie Simmons|Agent Simmons']] vehicle. When the agents attempted to resist, Jazz used a magnet to relieve the humans of their weapons. After Bumblebee was captured by Sector Seven during the retreat, Jazz expressed his desire to rescue him, but was overruled by Optimus Prime, who didn't believe it possible to accomplish this without harming the humans, and so they should let them go.

[[Image:Don't kick the baby.JPG|left|thumb|250px|"Don't kick the baby!"]]

The next day, after Optimus used his navigation scanner on Archibald Witwicky's glasses, Jazz again commented that they could not leave Bumblebee to die at the hands of Sector Seven, to become a human experiment. Optimus replied that Bumblebee would die in vain if they did not find the All Spark, and when Ironhide asked if the primitive and cruel humans deserved to be saved, Optimus countered by asking if Transformers were so different in the past. Going on to explain what he saw in the humans, Prime declared that if it came to it, he would sacrifice himself to destroy the All Spark - the humans should not pay for Cybertron's mistakes. Inspired by his words, Jazz and the other Autobots rolled out, filled with determination.

On the way to [[Hoover Dam]], the Autobots encountered Bumblebee leading a column of Sector Seven assault vehicles. Jazz and his fellow Autobots applied brakes and did a hard u-turn to join the formation.

Entering [[Mission City]], the [[William Lennox|human]] [[Robert Epps|soldiers]] tried to call for air support from their own forces, only to be attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] disguised as a human F-22 fighter. Jazz, oddly, sat in vehicle mode after the explosion which crippled Bumblebee, destroying his legs. When [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] began shelling the battle site, Jazz lead the Autobot charge toward the Decepticon, speeding to the tank in vehicle mode, then transformed and hopped on top of the turret to distract the Decepticon from the humans. As Devastator also transformed, Jazz managed to wreck his left-side rocket launcher pod before being tossed off. He then sped back to the battle, firing at Devastator, while [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] sliced of Devastator's left arm.

[[Image:Movie_Prime_Jazz_Ironhide_Ratchet_battleaftermath.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"We lost a great comrade today, we'll miss you, Blues." "His name was ''Jazz'', Prime." "Whatever."]]

Jazz then attacked [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] when he appeared on the scene in order to cover the escape of several fleeing humans, but all he got for his trouble was being blasted by the Decepticon's fusion cannon. As Ironhide and Ratchet escorted Sam and the All Spark to safety, Jazz attempted to buy them some time by taking on Megatron by himself but was completely overmatched. The Decepticon leader tossed him through the air, then landed upon him with the crushing grip of his talons. Valiantly, Jazz fought on to the bitter end as Megatron tore him in two, throwing his pieces to the ground before attacking Optimus Prime.

After being separated from Sam Witwicky, Ratchet hurried to Jazz, but his [[spark]] had already faded. In the aftermath of Megatron's defeat, Ironhide somberly handed Optimus Prime Jazz's remains as Ratchet reported that he could not save their comrade. The Autobot leader somewhat half-heartedly eulogized him, and quickly moved on. {{Storylink|Transformers (2007)}}

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:''('''NOTE''': ''Despite his quite unambiguous death in the film itself, the packaging for the Target-exclusive Jazz redeco seen below claims he survived this encounter and was repaired by Ratchet, choosing his new colors due to the fact that the silver "scratched too easily."'')

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-04'''
[[Image:Jazzmovietoydeluxe.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"''Just wait. They'll do me in G1 colors soon...''"]]

:Jazz transforms into a silver [[wikipedia:Pontiac_Solstice|Pontiac Solstice]] Custom Hardtop. Included is a blaster weapon that elongates into a sniper rifle, which may also be clipped directly onto his rear spoiler when in vehicle mode. In robot mode, the section featuring this same rear spoiler may be kept folded onto his back or worn on either shoulder as a shield. An interesting undocumented feature is a hinge joint located on the bottom of the rifle can attach to the ''shield's'' hinge joint, creating three choice weapon configurations: ''(a)'' a mounted long range sniper rifle, ''(b)'' an ambidextrous shoulder-mounted cannon, or ''(c)'' a short range blaster with built-in shield somewhat akin to what has been seen in Jazz's concept art and in the movie itself.

: As with most of the mainline toys, he features a [[Automorph]]ing gimmick that is activated by pushing the car roof down onto his back and locking it into place. This raises his head and slides his chest panels into proper position for the robot mode. This feature, like the weaponry mentioned above, is not documented at all, so one must be careful to not press the chest ''and'' the back at the same time.

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*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Legends Class, 2007)
[[Image:Movie_Legends_Jazz_toy.jpg|right|thumb|180px|WhY My buMPeRs hUrT?]]

: A much smaller version of the character, Legends Jazz features limited articulation and detail, along with a much simpler transformation. A rather glaring side-effect of this simplicity, in a desire to mimic the hood chest of the larger toy, is the addition of a second front bumper on the roof of his alt-mode. Whether this means Jazz also includes a second engine to go with this front bumper or an attempt at compensation for a case of [[Barricade (Movie)|police car envy]] is unknown. Ironically, the smallest version of Jazz is the biggest Legends toy in the movie line. Even bigger than Optimus. This may make up for the Arcee toy being taller than his Deluxe figure.

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*'''Ion Blast Autobot Jazz''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
[[Image:Movie_FAB_Jazz.jpg|left|thumb|What good am I again?]]

: Slightly bigger than his Deluxe toy and less articulated, ''this'' one has a missile in place of one hand. Who knew Jazz was a lefty?

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*'''Final Battle Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-14'''
[[Image:Movie_FinalBattleJazz_toy.jpg|thumb|right|251px|Ouchies.]]

: An extensive retool of Jazz, modifying his head and most of his legs to give them a broken, battle-scarred appearance. Amusingly, because Hasbro chose to keep his vehicle mode pristine, the rest of his body is undamaged. All the damaged parts have a black and blue deco, representing glowing circuitry and exposed conduits.

: Jazz comes with a brand new spring-loaded weapon (called a ''Crescent Cannon'' on the packaging), partially modeled after the actual weapon Jazz appears with in the film. It can fire a transparent blue projectile and, not unlike his original featured weapon, can be mounted in different configurations: ''(a)'' Mounted on his ''right'' arm with the Crescent Cannon missle launcher (with the crescent up) facing forward a la the film, or ''(b)'' mounted on his ''left'' arm with the flip-out rifle barrel pointed forwards (with the crescent down). The cannon can actually be rotated on the connecting peg, allowing the gun to be mounted in either configuration on either arm.

: Unusual for a regular Deluxe class figure, this version of Jazz is packaged on his card in robot mode, no doubt to highlight the changes to the figure that would not be visible in the vehicle mode.

: This figure also has a minor change to the joint in the forearm. In the first version, the black hinge-joint was able to slide over slightly as part of the original design, while it is now shorter and much more secure.

: In spite of the claim that this is a "final battle" version of Jazz, his torso does not separate easily from his legs.

*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe-sized Target exclusive, 2007)
[[Image:Movie_G1Jazz_toy.jpg|left|thumb|220px''|"...''real'' soon.''"]]

: An extensive [[redeco]] of Deluxe class Jazz, this Target-[[exclusive]] is heavily based on ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz's]] Martini Racing scheme. He's lacking in Martini sponsorship for all the obvious reasons, replacing them with his own name. Disco Jazz doesn't need to advertise really, but he does.

: This version features the same forearm joint change first seen on Final Battle Jazz.

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*'''Allspark Legends''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Allspark_Legends_pack.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Why's the man always putting me down?]]

: A Toys "R" Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Jazz, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

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*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
[[Image:Movie_RobotReplicas_Jazz.jpg|left|thumb|120px|My hand picks up XM.]]

:As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Jazz is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with his gattling cannon, or parts from other Robot Replica figures.

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*'''Autobot Jazz Vs Bonecrusher''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Legends_Jazz_AllsparkPower.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bonecrusher tried to make Jazz smaller by slamming his head in.]]

: As part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Jazz with slightly different deco with more paint for his robot mode chest... but less paint for the vehicle mode hood while the vehicle mode windows are now blue, painted on all sides. He is packed in a Versus two pack with an all-new Legends class figure of [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].

:This set was released in Australia at mass retail in 2007, because Australia is [[Outback|awesome]]. And [[Jetfire (Armada)|drunk]].

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====Titanium Series====
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_TitaniumRM_Jazz.jpg|thumb|left|140px|"Are you looking at me?"]]

:''Titanium'' Jazz is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the slender CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Jazz is sculpted with a small handgun that was only featured in concept art early in film developement that still showed Arcee as part of the main cast. Jazz comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand, as in expected.

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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Autobot Jazz vs. Decepticon Frenzy''' (2007)
*'''Protoform Jazz vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (2007)
[[Image:Rhjazzbrawl.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Yeah, um, that sure is Jazz.]]
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==Trivia==
[[Image:Movie_Jazz_armswordconcept.jpg|thumb|Cool melee weapon in the game, ''totally'' non-existent in the movie.]]

* The packaging text for the Deluxe Jazz figure refers to his weapon as a "telescoping sword". As ridiculous as this sounds considering this weapon ''looks'' like a firearm and can attach to his spoiler in vehicle mode as such, this very idea actually comes from concept drawings of a sword weapon featured on the same concept art that also had Jazz showcasing the short range blaster/shield thingy both featured in the film and included with his Final Battle retool. So, ''really''... not that ridiculous anymore.

* In an earlier draft of the movie script, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] was supposed to "consume" the Sparks of Autobots he killed. A remainder of this can be found in the novelization and the IDW comic adaption of the movie, which both excplicitly state that Megatron tears out Jazz's Spark. In the movie itself, however, Megatron simply appears to kill Jazz by ripping him apart at the waist, even though [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] was previously able to survive as a detached head.

* Jazz is the only Autobot to not have a closeup of his face. Yet he is the one who dies.

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Cliffjumper (Movie)

2007-11-21T19:48:49Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{picsneeded}}

{{disambig3|Cliffjumper}}

:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Cliffjumper''' shoots first and asks questions much, much later. The only intelligence he's patient enough to gather is "[[Decepticon]]s were here, and now they're dead". Despite his surly and impetuous nature, however, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] seems to like him.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Cliffjumper_Deluxe.jpg|thumb|right|First is [[Bumblebee|yellow]] now is red next is [[Bugbite|white]]!]]

:As part of the ''AllSpark Power'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Cliffjumper is a red and silver [[redeco]] of the Deluxe Camaro Concept [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] toy, and naturally, transforms into the concept car for the [[wikipedia:Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro|concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro]].

: Cliffjumper features two [[Automorph]]ing gimmicks during transformation: ''(a)'' swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and ''(b)'', swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action.

: Cliffjumper features a superb range of articulation, with ball joints in his shoulders, neck, torso, wrists and upper legs, with ratcheting and swivels making up the remaining joints. Cliffjumper comes with a plasma cannon that he can hold in either hand. For added play value the cannon can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. Care should be taken when removing the cannon from Cliffjumper's hands, as excessive force can damage the wrist ball joint socket.

: Contrary to popular opinion, the red pieces on the back of Cliffjumper's feet are ''not'' supposed to be heel spurs, and they have ''not'' been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design for Bumblebee.

:This toy was released in Australia at mass retail in 2007, because Australia is [[Outback|awesome]]. And [[Jetfire (Armada)|drunk]].

{{Comingsoontoy}}

*'''Cliffjumper Vs Recon Barricade''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Legends_Cliffjumper_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Where's my gun?]]

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Cliffjumper is once again a red and silver Bumblebee repaint. However, being a straight redeco, the alt mode remains a classic Camaro, instead of a Concept like the Deluxe figure is. He comes packed with a Legends class [[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]], itself a redeco of the previously-released Legends class Barricade.

:This set was also released in Australia at mass retail in 2007.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007?)

: Part of the fourth wave of [[Cyber Slammer]] toys, Cliffjumper is (natch) a redeco of the concept-Camaro Cyber Slammer Bumblebee. He has motorized action: when you push down on the car, it zooms forward and slowly pops into robot mode!
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Merchandise==
*'''Cliffjumper''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
:''Card number'': '''2'''

[[Image:3DCard-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right|200px|He'd have jumped that cliff if he hadn't swerved.]]

: Cliffjumper is a 31-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. One of his blaster-weapons is held in his right hand, the other can mount on either shoulder.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]].

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Robot Heroes, 2007)

: [[Robot Heroes]] Cliffjumper is a redeco of the first-wave Bumblebee figurine; a non-transforming super-cute rendition of the character. He is [[exclusive]] to the Best Buy release of the [[Transformers (2007)|movie DVD release]], along with a battle-damaged version of Robot Heroes [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Amusingly enough, Cliffjumper's 3D card robot mode is clearly designed after ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], though with a few movie-aesthetic concessions thrown in, mostly in the look of the feet. It's ''exceedingly'' likely the names of the two cards got mixed up, as card-game-[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] bears more than a passing resemblance to Bumblebee (and by extension ''every other version'' of movie Cliffjumper), and Cliffjumper sure seems to be relegated to being a Bumblebee redeco since, well, everything after that [[Cliffjumper (G1)|first toy]].

* With five toys, a Robot Hero and a Battlecard,a Deluxe Figure,a Legends figure and A Cyber-Slammer, Cliffjumper has '''by far''' the most merchandise for a ''Transformers'' movie character not actually appearing IN the film.

* An early test [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] animatic (seen in the Circuit City exclusive content web site) of Bumblebee's model shows 'Bee facing off against a red doppelganger. Hmmmm.

{{-}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

{{charstub}}
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Exclusives]]
[[Category: Movie characters]]
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Cliffjumper (Movie)

2007-11-21T19:48:33Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{picsneeded}}

{{disambig3|Cliffjumper}}

:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Cliffjumper''' shoots first and asks questions much, much later. The only intelligence he's patient enough to gather is "[[Decepticon]]s were here, and now they're dead". Despite his surly and impetuous nature, however, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] seems to like him.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Cliffjumper_Deluxe.jpg|thumb|right|First is [[Bumblebee|yellow]] now is red next is [[Bugbite|white]]!]]

:As part of the ''AllSpark Power'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Cliffjumper is a red and silver [[redeco]] of the Deluxe Camaro Concept [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] toy, and naturally, transforms into the concept car for the [[wikipedia:Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro|concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro]].

: Cliffjumper features two [[Automorph]]ing gimmicks during transformation: ''(a)'' swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and ''(b)'', swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action.

: Cliffjumper features a superb range of articulation, with ball joints in his shoulders, neck, torso, wrists and upper legs, with ratcheting and swivels making up the remaining joints. Cliffjumper comes with a plasma cannon that he can hold in either hand. For added play value the cannon can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. Care should be taken when removing the cannon from Cliffjumper's hands, as excessive force can damage the wrist ball joint socket.

: Contrary to popular opinion, the red pieces on the back of Cliffjumper's feet are ''not'' supposed to be heel spurs, and they have ''not'' been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design for Bumblebee.

:This toy was released in Australia at mass retail in 2007, because Australia is [[Outback|awesome]]. And [[Jetfire (Armada)|drunk]].

{{Comingsoontoy}}

*'''Cliffjumper Vs Recon Barricade''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Legends_Cliffjumper_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Where's my gun?]]

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Cliffjumper is once again a red and silver Bumblebee repaint. However, being a straight redeco, the alt mode is a classic Camaro, instead of a Concept like the Deluxe figure is. He comes packed with a Legends class [[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]], itself a redeco of the previously-released Legends class Barricade.

:This set was also released in Australia at mass retail in 2007.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007?)

: Part of the fourth wave of [[Cyber Slammer]] toys, Cliffjumper is (natch) a redeco of the concept-Camaro Cyber Slammer Bumblebee. He has motorized action: when you push down on the car, it zooms forward and slowly pops into robot mode!
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Merchandise==
*'''Cliffjumper''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
:''Card number'': '''2'''

[[Image:3DCard-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right|200px|He'd have jumped that cliff if he hadn't swerved.]]

: Cliffjumper is a 31-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. One of his blaster-weapons is held in his right hand, the other can mount on either shoulder.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]].

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Robot Heroes, 2007)

: [[Robot Heroes]] Cliffjumper is a redeco of the first-wave Bumblebee figurine; a non-transforming super-cute rendition of the character. He is [[exclusive]] to the Best Buy release of the [[Transformers (2007)|movie DVD release]], along with a battle-damaged version of Robot Heroes [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Amusingly enough, Cliffjumper's 3D card robot mode is clearly designed after ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], though with a few movie-aesthetic concessions thrown in, mostly in the look of the feet. It's ''exceedingly'' likely the names of the two cards got mixed up, as card-game-[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] bears more than a passing resemblance to Bumblebee (and by extension ''every other version'' of movie Cliffjumper), and Cliffjumper sure seems to be relegated to being a Bumblebee redeco since, well, everything after that [[Cliffjumper (G1)|first toy]].

* With five toys, a Robot Hero and a Battlecard,a Deluxe Figure,a Legends figure and A Cyber-Slammer, Cliffjumper has '''by far''' the most merchandise for a ''Transformers'' movie character not actually appearing IN the film.

* An early test [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] animatic (seen in the Circuit City exclusive content web site) of Bumblebee's model shows 'Bee facing off against a red doppelganger. Hmmmm.

{{-}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

{{charstub}}
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Exclusives]]
[[Category: Movie characters]]
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Cliffjumper (Movie)

2007-11-21T19:47:24Z

82.170.251.82: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{picsneeded}}

{{disambig3|Cliffjumper}}

:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Cliffjumper''' shoots first and asks questions much, much later. The only intelligence he's patient enough to gather is "[[Decepticon]]s were here, and now they're dead". Despite his surly and impetuous nature, however, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] seems to like him.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Cliffjumper_Deluxe.jpg|thumb|right|First is [[Bumblebee|yellow]] now is red next is [[Bugbite|white]]!]]

:As part of the ''AllSpark Power'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Cliffjumper is a red and silver [[redeco]] of the Deluxe Camaro Concept [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] toy, and naturally, transforms into the concept car for the [[wikipedia:Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro|concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro]].

: Cliffjumper features two [[Automorph]]ing gimmicks during transformation: ''(a)'' swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and ''(b)'', swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action.

: Cliffjumper features a superb range of articulation, with ball joints in his shoulders, neck, torso, wrists and upper legs, with ratcheting and swivels making up the remaining joints. Cliffjumper comes with a plasma cannon that he can hold in either hand. For added play value the cannon can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. Care should be taken when removing the cannon from Cliffjumper's hands, as excessive force can damage the wrist ball joint socket.

: Contrary to popular opinion, the red pieces on the back of Cliffjumper's feet are ''not'' supposed to be heel spurs, and they have ''not'' been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design for Bumblebee.

:This toy was released in Australia at mass retail in 2007, because Australia is [[Outback|awesome]]. And [[Jetfire (Armada)|drunk]].

{{Comingsoontoy}}

*'''Cliffjumper Vs Recon Barricade''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Legends_Cliffjumper_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Where's my gun?]]

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Cliffjumper is once again a red and silver Bumblebee repaint. However, being a straight repack, the alt mode is a classic Camaro, instead of a Concept like the Deluxe figure is. He comes packed with a Legends class [[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]], itself a redeco of the previously-released Legends class Barricade.

:This set was also released in Australia at mass retail in 2007.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007?)

: Part of the fourth wave of [[Cyber Slammer]] toys, Cliffjumper is (natch) a redeco of the concept-Camaro Cyber Slammer Bumblebee. He has motorized action: when you push down on the car, it zooms forward and slowly pops into robot mode!
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Merchandise==
*'''Cliffjumper''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
:''Card number'': '''2'''

[[Image:3DCard-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right|200px|He'd have jumped that cliff if he hadn't swerved.]]

: Cliffjumper is a 31-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. One of his blaster-weapons is held in his right hand, the other can mount on either shoulder.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]].

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Robot Heroes, 2007)

: [[Robot Heroes]] Cliffjumper is a redeco of the first-wave Bumblebee figurine; a non-transforming super-cute rendition of the character. He is [[exclusive]] to the Best Buy release of the [[Transformers (2007)|movie DVD release]], along with a battle-damaged version of Robot Heroes [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Amusingly enough, Cliffjumper's 3D card robot mode is clearly designed after ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], though with a few movie-aesthetic concessions thrown in, mostly in the look of the feet. It's ''exceedingly'' likely the names of the two cards got mixed up, as card-game-[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] bears more than a passing resemblance to Bumblebee (and by extension ''every other version'' of movie Cliffjumper), and Cliffjumper sure seems to be relegated to being a Bumblebee redeco since, well, everything after that [[Cliffjumper (G1)|first toy]].

* With five toys, a Robot Hero and a Battlecard,a Deluxe Figure,a Legends figure and A Cyber-Slammer, Cliffjumper has '''by far''' the most merchandise for a ''Transformers'' movie character not actually appearing IN the film.

* An early test [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] animatic (seen in the Circuit City exclusive content web site) of Bumblebee's model shows 'Bee facing off against a red doppelganger. Hmmmm.

{{-}}

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

{{charstub}}
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Exclusives]]
[[Category: Movie characters]]
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