Steeljaw (G1)

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Emkatatron: Targetmaster explanation added to Studio Series write-up to justify rear leg splaying action.

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:''Steeljaw is an [[Autobot]] [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Steeljawboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ravage may get more screentime, but Steeljaw always beats Ravage to the catnip.]]
Where [[Ravage (G1)|the Decepticon cassette with a cat-mode]] is a master of moving about undetected, it is fitting that his Autobot counterpart is one of the best at tracking down robots who don't want to be found. '''Steeljaw''' (aka '''Cubbie''') is a tenacious tracker of unmatched skill, whose [[Sensors|olfactory sensors]] can track even the faintest scent for a range of 800 miles. All business when on the job, he can come off as cold, even rude to others, but that's just his professionalism and determination getting the better of him. Off the clock, he loves to investigate odors of all shapes and sizes, and Earth has many new and unusual smells for him to enjoy - the perfume of young women being one of his favorites. Steeljaw has a nearly unbreakable bite, from which he takes off his name, and is armed with two solar-powered pellet guns. He can electromagnetize himself to stick to surfaces in cassette mode. His only real weakness is a tendency to [[rust]].

{{bigquote|My man Steeljaw can sniff out any trail—if it's hot or if it's not.|[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]|"[[Madman's Paradise]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|N/A (English, see [[#Notes|Notes]]), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:TFTM-Steeljaw.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Hey didn't you play the theme song at the beginning of the movie?]]

In 2005, during Megatron's attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] ejected several of his cassette warriors to prevent Blaster from sending a radio transmission to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] on [[Moonbase One]]. To fend off Soundwave's cassettes, Blaster ejected his own force, including Steeljaw. Blaster's cassettes and Soundwave's cassettes appeared to be evenly matched, and Steeljaw had no small bit of fun gnawing on [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Steeljaw's involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]''.}}

[[File:SteeljawRamhornCallPrimitives.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|right|Guess which band he has recorded on himself.]]

In the year 2006, Steeljaw was summoned by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to help track down [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], after he vanished from a dignitary's party on Cybertron. Steeljaw tracked the boy and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] to an old abandoned corridor and a hidden chamber, where the [[Quintesson]]s had once exiled their unwanteds into other dimensions. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], Blaster and the other cassettes, Steeljaw followed the trail into [[Menonia]]. He ultimately found Daniel trying to free a great sorcerer known as the [[Golden One]] from a tomb. With [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]]'s help, they broke open the mouth of the cave, and the Golden One helped the Autobots defeat the Quintesson exile who had enslaved the locals. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}}

Steeljaw also helped recover a lost Quintesson journal, {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}, briefly fought alongside Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in Europe {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}, and was chosen as a "Primitive" by [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron's Assistant]] to face the threat of [[Tornedron]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}} Later [[Gregory Swofford]] and [[ Mark Morgan]] planned to use the recovered body of Optimus Prime to infect the Autobots with Hate Plague spores. Steeljaw was apart of the strike team assembled by Rodimus Prime to retrieve Optimus from the human's lab. Steeljaw avoided the first wave of infections but was wounded by an infected Superion. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Steeljaw was one of the uninfected Autobots repaired by a Quintesson; at the revived Optimus' request. He was present when the group was strategizing on how to stop the plague. He was presumably infected with Blaster on Charr; and cured when Optimus released the wisdom of the Matrix. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
Megatron sent [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to find the secret location of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s construction site. Blaster ejected his own cassette troops, Steeljaw among them, to counter the Decepticon threat. His cassette army failed, allowing Ratbat to slip through and discover the location of Metroplex. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''15 Go! Go!''=====
[[File:TGGSteeljaw.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|]]
As [[Teletraan 15]] recovered from her injuries at the hands (and mouth) of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] gave her a cassette tape to cheer her up, saying, "A princess like you deserves happier music." When she listened to it, she discovered that it was in fact entirely full of depressing songs. {{storylink|Blaster Volume}} Steeljaw became her companion in her next adventure, when she visited the 2030s and encountered the [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] of that era. Steeljaw commented that the Autobot smelled "like a warrior I know" and asked if he was the same person in a new body. {{storylink|Steeljaw Volume}} {{storylink|Battle Convoy Volume}}

Steeljaw accompanied and protected Teletraan 15 on her journey as she filled his recording space with data on the Transformers whom she had been sent to study. {{storylink|Information Administration Teletraan 15 Go! Go! Volume 14|Volume 14}} The observing [[Teletraan 10]], on the other hand, was more than perturbed by Steeljaw's fondness for the smell of young women, and threatened to reveal publicly his tendency to rust. When the pair returned to the artificial satellite [[Nana]], Teletraan 15 was suddenly possessed by the disembodied spirit of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Starscream? Volume}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese), [[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese, "[[Head Formation of Friendship]]")}}
[[File:GreatCassetteOperation sad Steeljaw.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Sleeping on a hard surface always makes Steeljaw's neck feel stiff. That and that fact that 85% of his upper back is a damned metal box.]]
Steeljaw and the Mini-Cassettes journeyed to the Arctic with Blaster to help [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] in the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. They confronted the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s and Steeljaw battled the tiger, [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]. Tragedy struck when Blaster was killed in battle with his arch-foe, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]. Steeljaw tried to recover whatever remnants of his friend that he could. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Steeljaw and the Cassettes mourned the loss of their friend so greatly that they couldn't even go on missions. Eventually, Rodimus Prime had Blaster rebuilt using [[Master (planet)|Master]] technology as [[Twincast]]. Reunited, Steeljaw and Twincast infiltrated [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and the planet [[Chaar]] to stop Galvatron's [[Madmachine]] from being used against the Autobots. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} After this Steeljaw and the other cassettes spied on Galvatron while he plotted to attack Cybertron. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Later, in a form of stealth mission usually reserved for ''Decepticon'' Cassettes, Ramhorn and Steeljaw somehow managed to reach Chaar on their own and spy on [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], learning all about his plans for [[plasma energy]]. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} Steeljaw helped Twincast spy on the Decepticon's earth base in order to learn more about thier plans to destroy Mars. He attacked Thrust and Dirge and lured them away. This allowed Rewind to infiltrate the base. The team discovered that the Deceptions were relocating to Charr and followed them. When Twincast was discovered; Steeljaw defended him. He tussled with Ravage and blasted Soundblaster before retreating. Twincast then informed Fortress of Scorponok's new Transtector. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

After the Decepticons abandoned the solar system to seek out more energy, Twincast, Steeljaw and the Mini-Cassettes joined Fortress' crew in hunting them down. On [[Paradise]], Steeljaw was dispatched on a scouting mission, and learned [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] had been kidnapped by the Decepticons. He alerted Twincast to what he had discovered. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

[[File:GreatCassetteOperation cassette walkoff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Back on Earth, Steeljaw and the Mini-Cassettes ejected to help Twincast gather information on the recent upsurge of Decepticon activity. Steeljaw and Twincast went to investigate a non-responsive outpost in Alaska, only to discover Scorponok had eliminated all the Autobots stationed there. They were spotted by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and Twincast commanded Steeljaw to flee back to Autobot City with their report. Steeljaw remained behind, hidden by a rocky outcrop, long enough to see his commander shot down by the Ninja Commander, and vowed to return with help. True to his silent vow, Steeljaw, eventually came back with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and Metroplex. Now ''that's'' a cavalry. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, Steeljaw and his fellow Mini-Cassettes did some investigating to make sure they were gone. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

In the final battle at the North Pole, Steeljaw and the Mini-Cassettes were unleashed on [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] to save the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In the year 2021, Steeljaw and the other cassettes were inside Twincast when a battle caused many Autobots to be infected with "[[black ball]]s", thus saving them from the same fate. They left Twincast's body before it was destroyed by black balls, and aided in converting him and others into [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} Steeljaw then accompanied the group to the [[Legends World]] in search of new bodies for everyone who'd been reduced to heads. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}} He and the other cassettes were released from Twincast's service when he returned to being Blaster and set out to be a professional musician. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27|Bonus Edition Vol. 27}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In an amalgamated universe created by the machinations of [[Gong (GoBots)|Gong]] and [[Sideways (AVP)|Sideways]], Steeljaw was one of the many cassettes deployed by Blaster against [[Re-Volt]], [[Chaos (GoBots)|Chaos]], and [[Traitor (GoBots)|Traitor]] when the [[Renegade]]s tried to breach Autobot City. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Arcee rewind steeljaw.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Hold the Quintessons' what?]]
====Marvel UK future timelines====
In an alternate timeline of the year 2008, Steeljaw was stationed at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] when it was sacked by [[Quintesson]]s. He survived, hidden within [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s tape compartment, and was activated by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to help them fight off the invaders. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Steeljaw was part of a team sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to stop a [[Cobra]]-rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. Steeljaw was killed rather abruptly, being the first victim of Megatron's new [[rail gun]]. {{storylink|Final Transformations}}

====''Classics''====
[[File:Recordicons13-Steeljaw.jpg|thumb|150px]]
Steeljaw looked forward to meeting negative-polarity [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]], but was taken aback when Ravage socked him and announced they would be enemies forever. {{storylink|Recordicons issue 13|Recordicons #13}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
{{Unreleased WW comic}}
After the Decepticons had taken over Cybertron, Steeljaw accompanied Blaster as he used an ancient map of Cybertron's depths to infiltrate Megatron's slave camp, only for them to be discovered by Megatron himself. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}

Steeljaw was with Blaster when Optimus rallied the splintered Autobot forces into an organized resistance movement against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s totalitarian rule of Cybertron. He participated in the final conflict against the Decepticons and the [[Guardian robot]]s, bringing the planet back under Autobot control. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

===The Beast Within===
Steeljaw squared off against Ravage as the carnage of a savage Autobot-Decepticon battle raged around them. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Before&After Overkill vs Autobots.jpg|thumb|left]]

In the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Steeljaw was seen among the crowd of protesters rallying against the [[Outback (G1)|Autobot cop]] who reportedly killed an unarmed [[Hefter|Decepticon agitator]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

Steeljaw joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' on their search for the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. He and [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] battled [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] on [[Sensensica]] where a group of Decepticons were practicing [[pink alchemy]] on the inhabitants. {{storylink|Before & After}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Realities where [[Stinger (G1)|Stinger]], [[Bolts]], Cubbie, and [[Stripes]] were among Blaster's cassettes often included Anibots as well. [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] thought it cruel to keep them in a [[roboto-zoo]] but [[Vector Prime]] saw little alternative. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/24}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Blaster deployed Steeljaw in the final battle with the Decepticons and [[Cobra]], during which he was ridden into battle by an unidentified [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Alongside [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]], Steeljaw volunteered to provide security for the [[Titan Net]] hub run by Blaster. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors|Tremors}} After the Decepticons crashed the Titan Net with a [[data-bomb]], a team led by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] breached the central hub to take it over. Held at gunpoint, Steeljaw exchanged some threatening words with [[Catgut]]. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:WFC-Earthrise-Ep1-Steeljaw-corpse-hacked.jpg|thumb|200px|Woah, it's been 32 years since I was on-screen, I can't wait to have lots of screentime!]]
A member of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'s Autobot Resistance intent on freeing Decepticons from their own prisons, Steeljaw was eventually captured and killed by the Decepticons. At [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s command, Steeljaw's remains were used by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] to send a signal that would lure the Autobots into an empty prison as a trap. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}

===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Steeljaw was among Blaster's team which infiltrated a human base in an attempt to prevent the Decepticons raiding the technology there. Unfortunately they discovered that [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and his tapes had beaten them to it. {{storylink|Espionage}}
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{note|Steeljaw appears as a wearable accessory in the game.}}
{{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}
{{charstubgame|Who is he an accessory for? Does he do anything, game-play wise? How about adding to the note how much it costs?}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
Steeljaw—alongside Ramhorn, Eject, and Rewind—were minions released by Blaster as the larger bot's special ability.

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Steeljaw was a skilled tracker who excelled at finding Decepticons who didn’t want to be found. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} Steeljaw, Blaster, and the other Mini-Cassettes were guarding a shipment of [[energon cube]]s in an abandoned [[Colorado]] railyard when a group of Decepticons led by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] launched an ambush. Although they fought valiantly, the Decepticons triumphed and stole the energon for themselves. {{storylink|The Great Energon Robbery}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy Steeljaw.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hush, my darling, be still, my darling.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Rewind / Steeljaw''' (Cassette 2-pack, [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns"
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Sold in the third year of the Hasbro ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, Steeljaw transforms from a microcassette into a robotic lion. In cassette mode, he can fit inside the tape compartments of the [[Blaster (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blaster]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Soundwave]] toys (and, of course, the many other iterations thereof).

: There is a notable [[Variant|variation]] concerning Steeljaw's weapons. The initial releases have gold-colored chrome, while later (and more common) versions have silver-chromed weapons.

: It is commonly assumed that the "sunburst" design in the upper-left corner of his tape-mode decals is a design error, because putting it on the ''right'' side of the tape would have had it perfectly fill in the mane for the lion mode.
[[File:StripedSteeljawVariant.jpg|upright=.66|thumb|You'd be better off trying Loch Ness.]]
: A very rare variant saw a completely different deco scheme with horizontal blue stripes. Specimens with this deco have been recorded only from [[Hong Kong]], in standard ''Transformers'' packaging with Hasbro logos, and do not appear to be part of the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|later Chinese run of ''The Transformers'']].

: In the [[Hasbro]] line, he was only available in a two-pack with [[Rewind (G1)#Toys|Rewind]].

: This mold was later used to make [[Nightstalker (G1)#Toys|Nightstalker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Steeljaw/steeljaw.htm More information on Steeljaw at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Steeljaw''' (Cassettebot, 1986/[[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-65''', '''C-120'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns", cassette case (1987 only)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: In Japan, Steeljaw — like most of the "Cassettebots" and "Cassettetrons" — was only (originally) available on his own single card, first released in the Japanese line's second year. He was released again in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)|Headmasters]]''-themed third year, this time packaged in a small box with a new ID number, plus a small clear-plastic cassette case he could be stored in.

: Both releases of Steeljaw only came with gold-chrome weapons.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Twincast''' (Cybertron, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-65'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns"

: Steeljaw was later packed in with [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1|Twincast]], the "reborn" version of Blaster. Also, this version is made of two slightly different colored yellow plastics. His body is the same color as other releases, while his legs, feet, head, and tail are a shade lighter.

: The box features the individual ID number for Steeljaw as well as the ID number '''C-116''' for Twincast.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Broadcast''' (Cybertron, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''21'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns", cassette case

: Although he had originally been packed in with Twincast in Japan, for ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series, Steeljaw came with plain old Blaster instead; his place in the ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Twincast re-release taken by [[Flip Sides (G1)#Collector's Edition|Flip Sides]]. He also came with a clear-plastic cassette case to be "stored" in, which was originally available only with the first three individual Cassettetrons: [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]]. This version of Steeljaw featured gold weapons, one yellow plastic color, and stickers for his tape details.
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===''Encore''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Great Cassette Operation 2''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''17'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns", cassette case

: As part of the ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' Generation 1 [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] line, Steeljaw was released with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]]. His add-on weapons are gold-colored. As with the version released with the Twincast reissue, the feet, legs, and tail are a much lighter color of yellow plastic than the rest of the body. The metal on his legs are a bright silver and his stickers are now tampographs, yet the cassette details are still on the wrong side.

:In 2014, this set, as well as the other two cassette four-packs, were re-released as lucky draw prizes for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's [[Toys"R"Us]], though this was very likely just leftover stock.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:G1toy-Steeljaw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the sunburst mane is ''still'' on the wrong end.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Blaster''' (Multi-pack, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': G1 Series
:*''Accessories'': Left and right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns"

:Steeljaw was available in this [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] reissue of Blaster (originally available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2010) alongside [[Ramhorn (G1)#Universe (2008)|Ramhorn]] and [[Eject (G1)#Universe (2008)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. This release has the gold-colored weapons and consistent yellow color throughout his body, similar to the ''Transformers Collection'' release, but tampographed tape details, like the ''Encore'' release, only darker in color. The cassette details are still on the wrong side, alas.

:This set was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Intel-Ops-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Intel Ops''' (Multi-pack, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns"

: Hasbro again released [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Blaster]] in 2015 as part of the [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'']] toyline. He was co-packed with [[Perceptor (G1)#IntelOps|Perceptor]], [[Eject (G1)#Generations|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#Generations|Ramhorn]], and Steeljaw in a box with an opening front cover. Blaster and the cassettes appear to be identical to the previous ''Universe'' release.

: In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though it was initially only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. It was later revealed that multiple Target stores had kept it in their stockroom and eventually put it out on instant clearance many months later. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

: In the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and officially available via the UK division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], making this the first official UK release of all the toys contained within! In Spain, it was officially available via the Spanish division of Amazon. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to online retailer Actionfiguren24.
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===''Transformers Retro''===
[[File:RetroBlasterSteeljaw.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Blaster & Steeljaw''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left and right "Solar-powered pellet guns"

: The Walmart-exclusive ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' line included its own reissue of [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|Blaster]] and Steeljaw. This version aimed for unprecedented cartoon-accuracy, to that end completely discarding Steeljaw's sunburst deco in favor of horizontal stripes. His weapons now have metallic paint instead of chrome.

: The set was revealed as part of Walmart Collector Con, with orders going up [[October 13]], 2023, and began shipping to purchasers in mid-December.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS86-Core-Steeljaw.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Steeljaw''' (Core Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': ''The Transformers: The Movie''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-135'''
:*''Accessories'': Megaphone, tail/wings piece, megaphone attachment piece
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brook]]s.</ref> [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[May 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

: After ''thirty-eight'' years of Generation 1 toy reissues, Steeljaw finally got an all-new toy in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, the only new toy in the tenth wave of Core Class figures. Like his fellow cassette-bots since ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', he is a fair bit smaller than the original. While his cannons are incorporated into his body in both lion and cassette modes, his lion mode requires a separate back/tail/cannon-wings piece to be attached to him to complete his look, which has no integration whatsoever into his tape mode and must just be set aside.

:Not mentioned in the instructions Steeljaw has a joint on his rear torso that allows you to splay his back legs out to the sides. The use of this joint is not necessary for any modes in the instructions and can only be utilized when the tail block is detached, so it's function is unclear. It has been noted that this feature is useful for creating a targetmaster fan-mode (by mounting him on top of the golden megaphone discussed below).

:[[File:SteeljawSS86-insertiondirection.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Like this! Slide him in like this!]] Steeljaw's tape mode can fit within the ''Siege''-and-onward Voyager-class Blaster and Soundwave toys' chest compartments, but there's a catch. Literally. Steeljaw fits perfectly into Blaster so long as his lion head half is in the upper left of the top of his cassette mode -- the toy's transformation is asymmetrical, so the tape will buckle differently depending on which direction it's slid into the compartment.

: To better fill out his price point, Steeljaw also comes with a giant golden megaphone, modelled after the ones Blaster deployed in the cartoon episode "[[Auto-Bop]]", that can either be mounted on Steeljaw's back via a second specialized lion back piece, or attached to Blaster's hand (as he did in the aforementioned episode). Like the normal lion-butt part, this attachment piece does not have any integration into his cassette mode.

:While the Core Class lacks the backdrops included with all other Studio Series [[size class]]es, Steeljaw's packaging is decorated with art of the inside of the Autobot City communications tower.

:Steeljaw was announced on the [[April 25]], [[2024]], [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Hasbro Pulse stream]].
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==Merchandise==
===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''===
[[File:GIJoe Epic Conclusion Blaster and cassettes.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' (2013)
:Among the accessories included in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013 [[exclusive]] ''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (toyline)|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' box set "The Epic Conclusion!" is a non-transforming, 3.75" scale [[Blaster (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Blaster]] boombox accessory with cassette pieces representing Steeljaw, [[Ramhorn (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Eject]]. Steeljaw is solid yellow and features sculpted accessories based on his [[#Toys|original toy]]. The three cassettes can fit into a slot above Blaster's tape door, and the boombox itself can mount on a G.I. Joe figure's back.

:The set also comes with a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Sky Striker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Jetfire]], a G.I. Joe [[VAMP]] redecoed into [[Hound (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, and a [[Bludgeon (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Bludgeon]] figure. The three cassette molds were later redecoed into [[Crusticon#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Crusticon]]s.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/13/snakeeyes66.shtml More information on Snake Eyes (v66) (with Autobot Blaster and mini-cassettes) at YoJoe.com]''
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:Steeljaw35A.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Steeljaw, Tracker''' (2019)
**'''Blaster vs. Soundwave: 35th Anniversary Edition'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T04/T08'''
**''Stars: ''5
:Steeljaw, Tracker was released in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Blaster vs. Soundwave box set. The box also includes the character cards [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], Communications, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Communications, [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Electronic Surveillance, [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], Warrior, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], Spy, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], Warrior, and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Saboteur, along with two ready to play 40 card battle decks themed around both Blaster and Soundwave.

:In order to represent Steeljaw's size as a [[Mini-Cassette]], the card is the same size as a battle card, about half the size of a standard character card.

:The first release of this set was a 35th Anniversary Edition was initially released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2019 alongside the TCG's [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] Convention Pack, and later available online on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The 35th Anniversary Edition features throwback artwork, with the original G1 Steeljaw packaging art on the Bot Mode side, and original artwork matching the G1 packaging art aesthetic for Alt Mode. This original Alt Mode artwork was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colored by [[Brian Valeza]].
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[[File:BvSSteeljaw.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Steeljaw, Tracker''' (2019)
**'''Blaster vs. Soundwave'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T04/T08'''
**''Stars: ''5

:This version of Steeljaw, Tracker was released as part of the general retail version of the Transformers Trading Card Game Blaster vs. Soundwave box set.

:Gameplay-wise the card is identical to the 35th Anniversary Edition of the set, and features different artwork reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Blaster and Soundwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadcast & Soundwave Set''' ([[March 14]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''07 & 08'''

:Released as part of the second wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "[[Blaster (G1)|Broadcast]]" (with [[Eject (G1)|Eject]] and Steeljaw) and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#07|Translation of Blaster's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*For the original draft of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and several revisions, Steeljaw was going to be called "'''Cubbie'''".<ref>[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/heritaage-auctions-transformers-movie.html TFTM script draft] at [[Jim Sorenson]]'s blog Disciples of Boltax</ref><ref>[http://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/transformers.html Early script for ''The Transformers: The Movie'' at dailyscript.com]</ref> Between the original draft and actual product, Cubbie/Steeljaw is the only [[Autobot Mini-Cassette]] whose concept did not change.
*Where Ravage and Laserbeak had dedicated vocal performers in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], the noises Steeljaw makes are mostly library sound effects of growling, hissing cats, and metallic "wronk wonk" sounds, with the occasional human-made sniff or snort that was probably delivered by whatever actor was handy.
*Steeljaw in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' is, shock of shocks, a recolor of Ravage's alternate mode model (and by extension, the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] toy).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Steeljaw''' (スチールジョー ''Suchīrujō'')
*''French:'' '''Machoire''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Fender'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāng È''' (Taiwan, 鋼顎, "Steel Jaw"), '''Gāngqián''' (China, 钢钳, "Steel Clamp")
*''Russian:'' '''Stal'noj''' (Стальной, "Made of Steel")
*''Spanish:'' '''Carter''' (America ''The Headmasters'')

==References==
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[[Category:Cats]]
[[Category:Encore]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Go! Go! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Lost Light crew]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Cassettes]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Trackers]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

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