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Overkill (G1)

2019-11-15T17:46:56Z

IneeDEDTHAT4415: Minor spelling mistake

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:''Overkill is a [[Decepticon]] [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Overkill.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"When we take over Cybertron, I'm gonna have a whole harem of girl-bots! Blue ones, red ones..."]]

As you might guess from the name, '''Overkill''' is all about excess. Sometimes this works to his advantage, such as when his endless tirades and theatrics distract his foes in combat. Sometimes excess works to his disadvantage, such as when he gets so caught up in showing off that he becomes distracted in combat. And sometimes it just makes him look silly, swinging and blasting at a fallen foe long after the fight has ended.

Though he talks a better game than he fights, Overkill's dinosaur mode is strong enough to be a decent threat... except when the circuits that control his [[Size changing|size-change]] from cassette to dinosaur malfunction (as it often wants to do) and he finds himself stuck as an audiotape-sized dino. Awwww!

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
[[File:Madman comic Soundwave ejects tapes.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
In the year [[2001]], Overkill, along with [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]], [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]], and [[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]], were dispatched by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] to locate the [[Matrix of Leadership]], which [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] had buried somewhere at the construction site of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], prior to the mass Autobot evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Slugfest had to explain what "excavation" was to the dull witted Beastbox, though [[Squawkbox]] ended up finding the Matrix. However, Slugfest and Squawktalk were then run over by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}
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====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:CallPrimitivesOverkillSlugfest1.jpg|upright=1|thumb|''Ghosts appear and fade away...'']]
In [[2006]], during a battle on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Overkill was one of the many "primitive" Transformers who answered the call put forth by [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron's assistant]] in response to the threat posed by [[Tornedron]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
[[File:Legends vol 49.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|''Maxim 37: There is no me. There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload."'']]

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In the late 1980s, Overkill and [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] infiltrated the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and destroyed its alarm system, leaving the Autobots unaware that the rest of the Decepticon forces were approaching. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====''The Headmasters'' manga=====
[[File:OverkillSlugfestDanielManga01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
After the Decepticons abandoned Earth, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] remained behind with his cassettes. He jumped the Witwicky family out of nowhere, and had Overkill and [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] keep them hostage while he taunted their protector, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. While his back was turned, though, Overkill and Slugfest were overwhelmed and defeated by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]].

''Daniel Witwicky.'' {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s Decepticon forces, Overkill attempted to prevent a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] from escaping Decepticon headquarters. While trying to devour [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], he bragged about his future girl-bot harem and let slip that Serpent O.R. had captured [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], only to be violently blinded by [[Snake-Eyes]]. Despite his claims that he didn't need his eyes anyway, Overkill fell to the ground unconscious. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===''Universe'' toy bio===
Overkill reinstalled his [[Circuit (circuit)#Brain circuits|cerebro-circuitry]] into a larger, more dangerous body. Doing so released him from his status as a partner and slave to Soundwave. He is now free to indulge in his destructive whims.

{{note|Curiously, despite his bio describing him as larger and more dangerous, his [[Tech Spec]]s remain unchanged from his mini-cassette form. His Fireblast even lost half a point.}}

===''Lil Formers''===
Overkill was one of the absurd amount of minions Soundwave ejected out of his chest, all in a row, in preparation for a fight. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''Classics''====
[[File:AtFightsEnd-OverkillDragstripAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45|My first in-fiction Marvel continuity appearance!]]
In a gambit to counter a string of humiliating defeats by Grimlock, Overkill's leader had this new body built for Overkill. Overkill's chronic failure to grow larger in [[robot mode]] had become a permanent condition, sidelining him from the battlefield. This new body carries an armored interface housing in its chest allowing Overkill to be inserted in cassette mode, effectively overcoming his disability.<ref>This information is summarized from the [[BotCon 2007]] Custom Class booklet.</ref>

After the war officially ended on [[Klo]], Overkill was one of the handful of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s Decepticons who scattered to the far corners of the universe. He, [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]], and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] were waiting on a dusty planet when [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]'s rogue team of Autobots attempted to hunt them down. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}
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=====''Recordicons''=====
Overkill pronounced himself the most fearsome of the Recordicons, towering over all the others. Of course, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] simply had to frighten him to make him emit a high-pitched shriek, which completely undercut his argument. {{storylink|Recordicons#Recordicons #22|''Recordicons'' #22}}

====''Regeneration One''====
Overkill was present on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix creature]] attacked the population and was converted into a [[shadow-leech]] alongside [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]], [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]], [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]], [[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]], [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]], and [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]]. Their combined form menaced [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] before he was rescued by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|King of Shadows}} The shadow-leeches ceased to be a threat once [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] defeated the Dark Matrix creature. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Before&After Overkill vs Autobots.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|When Rewind said Chromedome was acting like Optimus Prime, why the hell did it have to be [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|this one]]?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Before & After|Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #12]]

Following the end of the Autobot/Decepticon war, Overkill was part of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snap Trap]] and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gar]]'s combined forces occupying [[Temptoria]], and he was also ''huge''. He took part in the battle when a large part of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' crew visited the planet in search of the [[Circle of Light]], and at one point was fighting [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]], and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]. {{storylink|Before & After}}
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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
As a [[Titan Master]], '''Overboard''' could sabotage a larger bot's systems by pushing them dangerously beyond maximum capacity, giving them a powerful but costly boost. {{Storylink|Overkill (G1)#Generations|''Titans Return'' Overboard online bio}}

==Games==
===Transformers Legends===
{{note|Although he has yet to have played an active role in any of the campaigns' storylines, Overkill is an obtainable character in the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' video game.}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Overkillg1toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|That's one horny T. rex.]]
*'''Slugfest and Overkill''' (Mini-Cassettes, [[1987]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right "motion missile" pods

:Overkill was only available with his partner, [[Slugfest (G1)#Generation 1|Slugfest]], and transforms from a blue and white microcassette into what his cardback bio calls a "''Tyrannosaurus''" (the actual toy more resembles a {{w|ceratosaur}}, with a prominent nose-horn ''T. rex'' lacks.). He has two non-firing chromed "motion missile" weapons which attach to his robot-dino mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Overkill/overkill.htm More information on Overkill at TFU.info]''

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* '''Overkill''' (Cassettron, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-109'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right "motion missile" pods, tape case

:In Japan, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s Overkill was available only by himself. Like all Japanese releases of the cassettes, he also came with a clear-plastic "tape case" to store in.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-Overkill.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlo—er, me Overkill, not kisser!]]
*'''Overkill''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, [[missile]], tail-flail

:This [[repaint]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]] was only available in the [[Customizing|customization]] class at [[BotCon 2007]]. Parts were provided (cast in Grimlock's colors), but the individuals taking the class had to assemble and paint the toy. He transforms from robot mode to a mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. His spring-loaded bayonet blaster can fire a clear projectile, as well as peg via [[5mm post]] onto his hands and back. His [[beast mode]] tail becomes a 5mm-held flail weapon in robot mode.

:A [[design flaw]] causes the shoulder pegs to be too small to firmly lock into their peg-holes.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universeoverkill.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Juicy-Fruit Overkill. Now in Spearmint flavour.]]
*'''Overkill''' ("Special Edition" Deluxe, [[2008]])
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, tail-flail

:''Classics'' Grimlock was once again used as the base to make the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] "Special Edition" version of Overkill. Unlike the BotCon customization class version above, this toy has actually been [[redeco]]ed in bluish-white and blue plastics. Like the other "Special Edition" figures, Overkill comes in a black book box-style packaging with monochrome art.

:Though an Asian/Australian [[exclusive]], Overkill was available for purchase in the United States via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], and was eventually sold at clearance prices at Marshalls stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/HTSOverkill/overkill.htm More information on ''Universe'' Overkill at TFU.info]''
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:DeviceLabel-Overkill.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Surprised they didn't do Grimlock instea—oh wait.]]
*'''Overkill''' (Device Label, [[2009]])
:Overkill would have transformed from a working USB laser mouse into a light grey and blue mechanoid raptor, but an early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitation for him was almost immediately supplanted by a solicitation for [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Device Label|Grimlock]], once better information was had.

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===''Encore''===
*'''Great Cassette Operation Vol.3''' (2009)
**''Encore number'': '''19'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right "motion missile" pods, tape case

:Overkill was reissued for the first time in over 20 years, along with [[Rumble (G1)#Encore|Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)#Encore|Frenzy]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)#JapaneseMultipack|Laserbeak]], as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. This version also came with a tape case.

:In 2014, Overkill and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TitansReturntoy-Overboard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Guess [[Hasbro|they]] went ''overboard'' with the K word.]]
*'''Overboard''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Dinosaur/dragon/blaster vehicle

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] class toys, "Overboard" (renamed either for [[trademark]] reasons or because the word "kill" is inappropriate to today's standards, or both) is a straight redeco of [[Titan Master]] [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]], transforming into a robot head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' toy. So far, he is the ''only'' Titan Master figure in the [[Hasbro]] line to be a straight-up redeco of another character's figure rather than a partial [[retool]]ing.

: He comes with a redeco of Crashbash's beast/weapon accessory, which can transform into a dragon (which can be ridden by Overboard in bot mode), a dinosaur (which is completed by Overboard forming its lower jaw and arms) or a gun that can be used by larger figures. His vehicle partner's dinosaur mode is redecoed to resemble Overkill's original Mini-Cassette colors.

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] depicting the combined dinosaur mode is mistransformed, with the face of his head mode pointing forward, so that the shell wings did not close properly. In an interesting twist, this makes his feet into a more convincing and poseable lower jaw and the cheek guards somewhat resemble his original toy's missile pods (though super small in comparison), at the expense of having no arms.

:Overboard was reissued for the fifth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Ptero]], [[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]], and the new [[Ramhorn (G1)#Titans Return|Ramhorn]]. Like his wavemates, Overboard never saw wide release in Malaysia, due to [[Shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] in the first and second waves.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Nestor]] and [[Squeezeplay (SG)|Squeezeplay]].
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==Notes==
*Overkill had the preliminary name of '''Gouge'''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Overkill''' (オーバーキル ''Ōbākiru'')
*''French:'' '''Mâchoire''' ("Jaw")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shālù''' (China, 杀戮, "Massacre")

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Customization class toys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mini-Cassettes]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Destroyer (FOC)

2019-11-13T01:46:58Z

IneeDEDTHAT4415:

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:''Destroyer is a class from [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron's]] multiplayer mode.''

As a '''Destroyer,''' you are the siege engine of your team. Everything you touch explodes, and sometimes the explosions explode. Destroyers are average in size, speed, and health. They transform into trucks, and sometimes trucks with [[Snarl (FOC)|legs and dorsal plates]].

==Characteristics==

The Destroyer is essentially [[Transformers: War for Cybertron|War for Cybertron]]'s [[Leader (WFC)|Leader]] class, but has received a massive overhaul. While the Leader had a mix of weaponry, the Destroyer is fitted entirely with explosive ordnance. The team-buffing abilities have also been removed.

===Body Types===
Six body types were available with the game initially, with two unlocked from the get-go and the rest available by spending [[Energon shard]]s. The heads, chest/vehicle, shoulders, arms, legs, and wheels were interchangeable. The initial bodies were:
*'''Harbinger''' ([[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]])
*'''Striker''' ([[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]])
*'''Mercenary''' ([[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]])
*'''Commando''' ([[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]])
*'''Warmonger''' ([[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]])
*'''Road Brawler''' ([[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]])
Several bonus heads could be added on by attaining certain levels. They were:
*'''Rampage''' ([[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] beast head, unlocked at level 25)
*'''Omega''' ([[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]], unlocked at Prime)
*'''Parasite''' ([[Kickback (FOC)|Kickback]] insect head, unlocked at Prime level 25)
*'''Elite''' (Optimus Prime with a crown, unlocked by reaching Prime 25 with every class)
Later, downloadable content could be purchased that added more body types. So far, they've been:
*'''Battle Seeker''' ([[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]])
*'''Convoy''' ([[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]])
*'''Stampede''' (Snarl; wheels can't be altered with this type)
*'''Throwback''' ([[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]]; Also available as a pre-order bonus from Gamestop)
*'''Gladiator''' ([[Hound (Prime)|Hound]])
Finally, each class could apply a variety of [[Insignia|faction symbols]] (called "[[Sticker|decals]]"). Each set cost 400 Energon shards, and many contained references to past Transformers subgroups. They were: [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]; [[Lightning Strike Coalition|Lightning Strikeforce]]; [[Battlecharger|Warchargers]]; [[Astro Squad]]; [[Protectobot (Prime)|Protectobots]]; Energo Squad; [[Battle Squad]]; [[Laser Rod|Lazer Rods]].

===Weapons===
Each class in FOC was able to equip a primary and secondary firearm, and each had four to choose from. Two would be unlocked to begin with, and the rest became available as levels were gained. Each weapon upgrades that could be added by gaining levels. The Destroyer had access to:
*'''[[Riot Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Thermo Rocket Cannon]]'''
*'''[[A-4 Pulsar Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Chaos-Rift Combustor]]'''

===Abilities===
Each class had access to two different abilities and could equip one at a time. The second ability, as well as various upgrades, could be unlocked by gaining experience. The Destroyer could use:
*'''Diffraction Barrier''' - A stationary forcefield. Could be withdrawn by pressing the ability button.
*'''Hover Slam''' - An upgrade to the [[Soldier (WFC)|Soldier]]'s Hover ability from ''War for Cybertron,'' now with the ability to smash enemies below with one's body.

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[[Category:Fall of Cybertron subgroups]]

Jazz (Movie)

2019-01-07T10:56:27Z

IneeDEDTHAT4415: referencing to kup's move in the g1 movie.

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:''Jazz is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:MovieJazz promorender.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|"Slide with me. Just bounce with me. Now freeze!"]]
[[Second-in-command|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)|Optimus 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, willing to take on any foe, big or small.

{{bigquote|Oh, I got something ''real'' flashy in mind!|Jazz gets ready to create a distraction, [[Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game]]}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Darius McCrary]] (English), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese)|[[Torsten Michaelis]] (German), [[Reginaldo Primo]] (Brazil), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Paolo Marchese]] (Italian)}}

[[File:Movie2007 Jazz dealership.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Why buy? When you can be!]]
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 [[Sam Witwicky]]. After his [[protoform]] crashed through a baseball stadium, he investigated a nearby car dealership and chose a Pontiac Solstice hardtop as his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

[[File:Jazz movie ally.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Sadly, the other car's owner only had liability.]]

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 [[AllSpark]] and explained how his [[Archibald 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 [[Ron Witwicky|the]] [[Judy Witwicky|parents]], Jazz had the easiest time blending into the shadows due to his small stature.

[[File:Movie Jazz Sector Seven.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4|You'll get them back at the end of class.]]
When Sam and Mikaela were captured by [[Sector Seven]], the Autobots mounted a rescue that saw Optimus Prime tearing the roof off [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons's]] 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.

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 AllSpark, 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 AllSpark - the humans should not pay for Cybertron's mistakes. Inspired by his words, Jazz and the other Autobots rolled out, filled with determination.

[[File:Movie Jazz on Brawl.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|"Its cooler when the older people do it."]]

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 led 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.

[[File:Jazz DyingAction.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Wait, why did I tell everyone to retreat again?"]]

Jazz tried to delay [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] when he appeared on the scene in order to cover the escape Captain Lennox's men and civilians. Despite Lennox's cries for him to fall back, Jazz bravely faced Megatron alone, but all he got for his trouble was being blasted backwards by the Decepticon's fusion cannon. As Ironhide and Ratchet escorted Sam and the AllSpark to safety, Megatron preyed upon the small Autobot who had the audacity to attack him. The Decepticon leader tossed him through the air onto a nearby building, then landed upon him with the crushing grip of his talons. Valiantly, Jazz fought on, asking Megatron if he wanted a "piece" of him. Mocking Jazz, Megatron viciously tore him in half.

[[File:Movie Prime Jazz Ironhide Ratchet battleaftermath.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"We lost a great comrade today. We'll miss you, Blues." "His name was ''Jazz'', Prime." "Whatever."]]

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 he reported that they could not save their comrade. The Autobot leader half-heartedly eulogized him, and quickly moved on. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|Jazz's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels “[[Transformers (novel)|Transformers]],” “[[Transformers: The Junior Novel]]” and "[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]"; the "[[Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]” and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; the activity book "[[Look and Find Transformers]]"; and the storybooks “[[Optimus Prime Versus Megatron]],” “[[Sam's New Car]]," “[[Transformers (interactive Play-a-Sound Storybook)|Transformers Play-a-Sound]],” "[[Meet the Autobots]]," "[[Meet the Decepticons]]," "[[Transformers Mix & Match]]" and "[[Transformers: The Movie Storybook]]."}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Defiance1 Ratchet Jazz vocalprocessors.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Kup and Ratchet like blaming turbo revvin' young punks.]]
Many years before the civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Jazz was a member of the Security Force under [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]]. As Optimus pondered the venerable age of the artifacts they had found at an excavation near the temple of [[Simfur]], Jazz jokingly asked if they were as old as [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], earning him a threat of [[Processor|vocal processor]]-disabling retribution and a whack on the back of the head. He was present when [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]'s team found a strange artifact with the [[Decepticon|strange symbol]] and helped escort the relic out of the dig site when the aliens whom Commander [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] had encountered earlier suddenly attacked the planet. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}}

In the aftermath, Jazz accompanied Prowl as the latter investigated the attack on the Simfur temple. Prowl theorised that the aliens were trying to break into the temple, not destroy it, Jazz opined that they must have been after the [[AllSpark]]. When Megatron rallied Cybertron's inhabitants to war against the alien attackers, Jazz and most of the others in the science and security division loyally stayed at Optimus's side to uphold the ideals of Cybertron. Later, when Prime mentioned Megatron's questionable behavior and wished there was unity in the population, Jazz pointed out that he had the same chance of convincing Megatron to be unified as they do of being considered part of his army. Realising sentries such as Prowl and Jazz had access to Megatron's personal quarters, Prime asked them for a favour. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

Jazz accompanied Optimus and Prowl to Megatron's quarters, where Optimus discovered that the relic previously unearthed seemed to have been restored by Megatron himself. Later, Jazz was part of the team sent to arrest Optimus for treason. However, on the way to Trypticon, the group were ambushed by members of the [[Defense Force]] sent to kill them. Optimus directed the others in a successful counterattack and ordered the group to rally at [[Burthov]]. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

[[File:Jazzhesalonedefiance4.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.65]]
Jazz and several other former security officers helped [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] "capture" the former military officer [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and bring him into the rebel base to see Optimus '''Prime'''. Later after it was discovered that Megatron was building a [[Nemesis (ROTF)|massive starship]] for some unknown purpose, Jazz was the one who suggested they should have their own ship as well, just in case. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} As part of a crowd of Autobots, he later watched from a distance as the Decepticon ship was launched. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} During the subsequent civil war, Jazz fought alongside Optimus Prime in their struggle for freedom, but as the war reached its height, Optimus decided to launch the AllSpark into space to keep it out of Lord Megatron's hands and to buy them time. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was successful in diverting the Decepticon leader's attention at [[Tyger Pax]], but was grievously injured as a result. Jazz was part of the team that discovered him in the wreckage after the Decepticons had left. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Movie Prequel #1}}

As the Autobots prepared to leave Cybertron to go after Megatron and the AllSpark, Optimus Prime expressed concern on if the remaining civilians and Autobots on Cybertron could hold out while they were gone. Jazz informed him that their troops were laying low, but if the Decepticons tried any mischief, they would be in for a nasty surprise. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

Later, while on Earth, although nominally supposed to be out hunting [[Decepticon]]s, Jazz was driving through the desert after a stray energy trace, chasing a hunch. The source of the trace turned out to be [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]], trying to force a gas station attendant to give him all his [[energon]]. When the befuddled human expressed confusion, Space Case flew into a rage and accused the human of making fun of him. Jazz chose that moment to intervene, opining that Space Case was making fun of himself by ''trying to rob a gas station''. The two fought briefly, with Space Case now convinced that Jazz was also making fun of him,<ref>He was.</ref> before Space Case got the upper hand on the much smaller Autobot and pinned him to the ground with his trident. Jazz was able to ignite the station's underground gasoline tanks, seemingly destroying his attacker, and sped off safely with the attendant.

His victory was short-lived, however, as Space Case came howling out of the flames, intent on getting revenge on Jazz. Though Space Case was able to get his hands on him, Jazz deftly countered with a series of acrobatic moves and, when Space Case growled at him to shut up, told the Decepticon not to "knock his hustle". Distracted by Jazz's non-stop shuckin' and jivin', Space Case failed to notice that Jazz's seemingly stray crescent cannon shots had in fact dangerously weakened the cliff face behind him. The resulting rockslide buried the Decepticon.

Jazz apologized to the attendant for blowing up his gas station, but the human, showing an attitude lamentably uncommon to humans, thanked the "big guy" for saving his life, calling the station "a lousy job anyway." Jazz, tickled at the idea of being "big guy" to someone, told the attendant to help someone smaller than him in the future, and they'd be even. {{storylink|Transformers: Jazz}} Jazz would later tell Ratchet about his encounter with Space Case. {{storylink|Transformers: Ratchet}}

[[File:Alliance1 Ironhide-Jazz momentofsilence.jpg|upright=1.65|left|thumb|He's dead, Jim.]]
Shortly after the battle in Mission City, Captain Lennox, Sergeant Epps and the other soldiers helped Ironhide find suitable transportation for Jazz's remains. As Ironhide somberly placed Jazz's body into the [[trailer]], the soldiers lowered their heads in honour of the Autobot who sacrificed his life to save theirs. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

Later in the Nevada Desert, Optimus Prime and the other Autobots arrived with Jazz's remains. The Autobots escorted the Decepticons' carcasses while the U.S Navy planned on giving a proper burial ceremony for Jazz. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} Weeks later, the Autobots and their soldier friends are on a US Navy aircraft carrier for Jazz's burial at sea. A crane hoisted the trailer containing Jazz's body and dropped it into the ocean. Optimus Prime thanked Lennox for his participation in Jazz's funeral. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}
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===''Ghosts of Yesterday''===
On board the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'', Jazz was the first to detect the ''[[Ghost 1|Ghost 1's]]'' presence, and the first to point out that, despite the Cybertronian elements in its design, it did not originate from Cybertron. He was in favor of blowing it up anyway, as he agreed with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] that there was a chance it could be a Decepticon ruse. After [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was sent to follow the ship down to a nearby planet, Ironhide and Optimus joked that Jazz would have made a poor scout.

When [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] mounted an attack on the ''Ark'', Jazz and Ironhide backed up Optimus. Jazz was unhappy when the plan changed, and the two Autobots were sent back to guard the ship, but they got to expel [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the hangar, and had the damage done repaired by the time Optimus returned. Jazz lost contact with Bumblebee, resulting in Optimus going down to the planet to check. While Optimus was gone, the Decepticons attacked once again, and Jazz came up with a new plan. Jazz kept the Decepticons distracted, while Ironhide attempted to approach the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' through a sensor blind-spot.

Unfortunately the plan was ruined by the return of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and Jazz suffered a large amount of damage. Ironhide got the smaller Autobot back to the ''Ark'', where Jazz was insistent that situation was bad enough that they should leave the area without Optimus and Bumblebee, as Prime has originally ordered. As it turned out, the two missing Autobots returned in time for it to not turn into an issue, and Optimus ordered another engagement. Despite his severe damage, Jazz was able to take out [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] and help Ironhide fight Bonecrusher. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:JazzTitan06.JPG|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"I HAVE SEEN THE LORD!"]]
Jazz likes "to keep his bodywork ''buff''" by externalizing his [[Spark]] Core forcefield - in the past, that led to him almost being killed when [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] almost tore out his unprotected Spark. He only survived thanks to fellow Autobot [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]], who was killed covering his retreat. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 6|Lost In Space 4: Jazz}}

When the [[AllSpark]] was launched, Jazz, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] attempted to distract Megatron from pursuing it. They ended up attacked by [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and warped across space by a [[foldspace warhead]]. {{storylink|Prelude: Megatron}}

Jazz ended up on a planet that he dubbed "the Information Highway"—a constantly-morphing world with "the accumulated knowledge of countless alien cultures, condensed into some kind of sensory precipitation". He loved this world and the constant new experiences so much that he deliberately ignored Ratchet's homing beacon, wanting to stay here forever. However, the planet was alive and predatory, and ended up absorbing him into it - he fired off a warning buoy to stop others arriving, and only this led to Ratchet and Ironhide finding where he was and rescuing him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 6|Lost In Space 4: Jazz}}
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====Alternate timeline====
[[File:JazzTitan21.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|"And my sound effects are inane!"]]
Because of a lack of troops on [[Earth]], Ratchet used a corrupted fragment of the AllSpark to bring Jazz back to life<ref name="allsparkjazzbio">'''AllSpark-Enhanced Autobot Jazz''' bio</ref> in [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|an alternate timeline]] where Megatron won the battle of Mission City. Happy to be back, Jazz blew off the suggestion that death had made any impact beyond him wanting to live every day as if it was his last, and he was dispatched with Ratchet to secure a raw energon field.

Unfortunately, it turned out the corrupted fragment had indeed led to Jazz himself being corrupted; he paralyzed Ratchet and attempted to exploit Earth's apocalypse by selling the newly energon rich planet to the highest bidder. His auction was interrupted by [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], who rejected an offer to join forces, and attacked. Ratchet revived and managed to destroy the energon field the auction was being held in; Jazz escaped in the resulting confusion. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}

He later kept back as a happy hired gun for [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], out to murder Optimus Prime. He was prevented from this when the ''second'' hired gun, [[Kullt]], turned up; he realised Starscream didn't trust him to be able kill an old comrade and was so insulted he gunned down the other mercenary. He was left rattled when Optimus pointed out he could have let Kullt do the work for him and ''then'' gun him down, which suggested there was still some goodness in him. He drove off in the face of reinforcements, vowing to prove Optimus wrong next time. {{storylink|Hard Target}}
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===Toy packaging bios===
[[File:MovieJazzpackagingart.jpg|left|thumb|100px|A face only a blind mother could love.]]
Jazz's closest ally is [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], and his arch-enemy is Brawl. He is equipped with a magnetic field generator and a crescent-shaped photon blaster.

Jazz was presumed dead after the battle of [[Mission City]], but he was revived by a piece of the [[AllSpark]] and a little help from [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. He is anxious to get back into action.<ref>Jazz's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio].</ref>

Before going into battle, Jazz often adorned his body with [[Cyberglyphics|ancient Transformer markings]], a custom that he observed in order to make sure he never truly forgot his world of origin.<ref>'''Dark of the Moon Jazz''' bio</ref>

Before coming to Earth, Jazz was involved in a deep-space battle over a barren world. He was badly damaged in the conflict and was taken offline by Brawl. After he was fixed up (and upgraded his endoskeleton reinforcements), he had a renewed determination to keep his vehicle mode in pristine condition.<ref>'''Premium series''' bio</ref>

In the final battle for the AllSpark, Jazz faced off against Bonecrusher for a last battle to the absolute finish.<ref>'''Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher''' bio,</ref> Also in that battle, Jazz took on Megatron alone, as everyone else was preoccupied with Brawl. Although he knew he didn't stand a chance, he would go down fighting for the weak, as a true Autobot would.<ref>'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' bio</ref>

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Jazz was left badly damaged as a result of those confrontations. Ratchet rebuilt Jazz in what turned out to be a long recovery process. Jazz had time to think. And think he did, about a new paintjob!<ref>Target Exclusive Generation 1-style '''Autobot Jazz''' bio</ref> You probably thought he was dead but he came back more powerful than ever due to the power of the AllSpark!<ref name="allsparkjazzbio"/>

Jazz worked with [[William Lennox]]. Working with others for so long has easily synchronized them, enabling them to double-team Decepticons and bring them crashing down. <ref>'''Human Alliance''' bio</ref>
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===''Beast Wars Diorama Story''===
At some point, Jazz and multiple Autobots and Decepticons traversed dimensions and found themselves on a different [[Earth]], in the distant past. They crossed paths with new Transformer factions, the [[Maximal]]s and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], who were engaged in a conflict called the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]. A battle broke out between the four factions. The Autobots and the Decepticons eventually returned to their home dimension, leaving the Maximals and Predacons behind to settle the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story|Beast Wars Diorama Story}}

==Games==
===Transformers The Game (console)===
{{voiceactor|[[Andrew Kishino]] (English)}}

====Autobot campaign====
[[File:VGE4M3Jazzkabob.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Ironhide, check this out." "Cool, a piñata!" "...Hate...both of...you..."]]
Jazz arrived on Earth as part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to the [[human]] planet 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, swore he'd make Brawl's death slow, and fought through a horde of Decepticon units to destroy him. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

{{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 continuity family|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 defeated and deceased Bumblebee), where he was confronted by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. After a brief chase through the city, and Jazz sending a small pack of [[Swindle (Movie)| Drones]], Jazz engaged Barricade in battle, where he was defeated with extremely relative ease, Jazz said his last words being "Optimus...... I.... Tried....." before passing to the Allspark. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}
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===''Transformers: Autobots''===
Jazz's first appearance is with the other Autobots, meeting in an old junk yard. Setting out into the city, he retrieved a number of [[Sector Seven]] vehicles before running into [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]; after a tedious battle, Blackout ran. Returning to the group, Jazz informs that Sector Seven holds Megatron and the AllSpark in the Hoover Dam and has patrols looking for the Autobots, which Bumblebee volunteered to distract them, getting himself caught in the progress. Jazz later upload a virus to access Sector Seven mainframe, and downloaded data from a military hangar. Jazz was able to get the data, despite being outnumbered by remote vehicles, returned to the rendezvous point, which he reported that he was able to find an entrance to the base and Bumblebee, but could not find Megatron and the AllSpark. Jazz tells Optimus that rescuing Bumblebee be their first priority because of Bumblebee's tracking ability, which Optimus agrees. When the Autobots returned to Tranquility with the AllSpark, Jazz required assistance to take out spark drones within the area. Create-A-Bot answered the call and both Autobots took out 50 drones. With the drones destroyed, Jazz stayed where he was in case more show up and told Create-A-Bot to check on Bumblebee. After that, he was not seen again. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: Decepticons''===
At the [[Hoover Dam]], Jazz set up several automated anti-air turrets and Autobot drones around the lower perimeter of the Dam, preventing [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] from escaping. However, this line of defense only works for so long, as the turrets could only fire at air-borne objects. Finally getting up the side of the Dam, Jazz stepped in Megatron's path, doing little more than trash talking before Megatron jumped into battle. After a roughly equal fight, Jazz finally fell. Megatron then finished him off and desecrated the Autobot's corpse. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===AllSpark Wars===
After the first battle with the Decepticons on Earth, Jazz and the other Autobots went into stasis lock, held in storage around the world. {{storylink|AllSpark Wars}}

===Allspark Highway===
The Autobots obtained the AllSpark, and needed to bring it to a secure location. Relaying it to one another, Jazz being the first link in the chain, the Autobots kept the AllSpark out of Decepticon hands until the evil robots simply gave up the chase. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}
===''Transformers Video Mash-Up''===
{{note|Various short clips featuring Jazz were available for users to custom-create their own short film about the Transformers.}} {{storylink|Transformers Video Mash-Up}}

===Autobot Stronghold===
The Decepticons were invading an Autobot stronghold in the city, and Jazz and the Autobots placed themselves at key positions to defend it from attack. {{storylink|Autobot Stronghold}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game (Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC)===
[[File:ROTF 360PS3PC MovieJazz DLC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's a zombie! Kill it! Kill it with fire!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Andrew Kishino]] (English)}}

{{Note|On [[August 27]], [[2009]], Jazz was one of a handful of downloadable characters in a DLC pack for Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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===''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' (Mobile Game)===
Jazz was one of the Autobots who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, Chicago, and Hong Kong. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:Movie Legends Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|WhY mY bUmPeRs HuRt?]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Series'': '''Series 7'''

: A much smaller version of the character, ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Legends Class|Legends-Class]] 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 [[kibble]]: 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.

: If one wishes to have a fully painted robot faux chest; one must swap it with the one included in the "Allspark Battles" Jazz VS Bonecrusher two-pack (though it costs having two different shades of grey plastic). Also, care must be taken while transforming his rear vehicle section: his spoiler can somewhat easily pop off due to not being glued.

: The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo. This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsJazz/jazz.htm More information on Legends Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb| Whelp. At least now I can't be torn in half.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] special pack of Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Optimus Prime]] with Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Bumblebee]] and Autobot Jazz as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.

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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Why's the man always putting me down?]]
*'''Battle for the AllSpark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive Legends multi-pack, 2007)

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

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[[File:Movie Legends JazzBonecrusher toys.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bonecrusher tried to make Jazz smaller by slamming his head in.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2008)

: As part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, this redeco of Legends Class Jazz has a different deco; He is now casted in a flat shade of grey plastic, and he features more paint for his [[robot mode]] chest, but no paint for the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] hood. Meanwhile, the vehicle mode windows are now blue, painted on all sides, and he also has black paint on his spoiler. He is packed in a versus two-pack with an all-new Legends Class figure of [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Bonecrusher]].

:In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Bonecrusher) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsJazz/jazz.htm More information on Allspark Battles Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2007-Allspark-Battles-Legends-Class-2-pack-Battle-Damaged-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron's going to have a tough time tearing that in half.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2008)

: Once again, Legends Class Jazz is redecoed, this time in a battle-damaged deco based upon his appearance during the battle in Mission City. Amusingly, like the Deluxe Class Final Battle Jazz toy, the "battle damage" can only be seen in robot mode. He comes packed with a redecoed Legends Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Allspark2pack|Megatron]] toy colored with blue accents. Jazz also uses the flat shade of grey from the vs. Bonecrusher set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsBattleJazz/jazz.htm More information on Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[File:Jazzmovietoydeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Just wait. They'll do me in G1 colors soon..."]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: Jazz transforms into a silver {{w|Pontiac Solstice}} Custom Hardtop. Included is a blaster weapon that elongates into a sniper rifle that can be clipped directly onto his rear spoiler when in vehicle mode. In robot mode, the rifle can peg onto his arms, and 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 a total of three different weapon configurations: ''(a)'' an arm-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 Technology|Automorphing]] 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.

: This toy was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AutobotJazz/jazz.htm More information on Deluxe Jazz at TFU.info]''
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*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (Sam's Club exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: This [[Sam's Club]]-exclusive three-pack contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#JazzBonecrusherBrawl3pack|Bonecrusher]] and [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzBonecrusherBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] toys. It also comes with a nifty poster depicting all three toys in a standoff scene.

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[[File:Movietoy jazz optimus brawl 3pk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
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*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: This three-pack, which was available at general retail in the [[United Kingdom]], contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Protoform Optimus Prime]] and [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] toys.

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[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"See? Nineteen-Eighty-Four!"]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: An extensive [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class Jazz, this [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] is heavily based on ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys|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 really need to advertise, but he does.

: This figure also features a minor [[retool]] of the joint in the forearm. On the initial mass retail release of Deluxe Jazz, the black hinge-joint was able to slide over slightly as part of the original design. The new version features a shorter joint, which makes it a lot less floppy in robot mode.

: [[Cyberfly|Cyberflies]] sold separately.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetJazz/jazz.htm More information on Target "G1" Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie FinalBattleJazz toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No Cool colors in movie #2? Aww.]]
*'''Final Battle Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-14'''
**''Accessories:'' "Crescent Cannon", energy-blast missile, trunk/shield

: 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 arm with the Crescent Cannon missile launcher (with the crescent up) facing forward a la the film, or ''(b)'' mounted on his arm with the flip-out rifle barrel pointed forwards (with the crescent down). The cannon can 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.

: In addition to the retooled forearm joint also found on the Target exclusive "G1 color" Jazz, a running change variant of Final Battle Jazz adds ''another'' peg to the Crescent Cannon, thus allowing Jazz to use the weapon in all the different configurations on either arm.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40291 Original Allspark thread about the running change mold variant for Final Battle Jazz's Crescent Cannon]</ref>

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FinalBattleJazz/jazz.htm More information on Final Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie2007 Allspark Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I feel so pretty with this makeup.]]
*'''AllSpark-Enhanced Autobot Jazz''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: This Target-exclusive [[repaint]] features Deluxe Class Jazz in cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by [[AllSpark Power]] blue..

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AllsparkJazz/jazz.htm More information on AllSpark Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PremiumJazzToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Almost movie-accurate. Hasbro forgot they made the proper gun.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: This more movie-accurate version of Jazz sports a shinier coat of silver paint, along with added paint application detail to his robot mode parts. As it is just a redeco, and despite his coloration being far closer to the movie model, his weapon is ''still'' the old preliminary-art "sword" rather than the [[#FinalBattle|"Final Battle" version's]] much more screen-accurate shield/cannon (which is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the battle damaged parts).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/PremiumJazz/jazz.htm More information on Premium Jazz at TFU.info]''
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*'''Battle Over Mission City (Two-Pack)''' ("Screen Battles" Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: A Target exclusive two-pack that pits an unchanged Deluxe Class Final Battle Jazz (but simply named "Autobot Jazz" for this release) with a beige, brown, and on-fire orange version of Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BOMC|Megatron]], in reference to their battle on the top of a skyscraper in the film which was, in fact, Jazz's final battle.

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[File:Movie FAB Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The kids love me.]]
*'''Ion Blast Autobot Jazz''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Energy-blast missile

: Though larger than the standard [[#Deluxe Class toys|Deluxe Class Jazz]], [[Fast Action Battlers]] "Ion Blast" Jazz is a simplified toy for the younger set with comparatively few parts and detailing. In vehicle mode, he's kind of a squat and cutified Pontiac Solstice. His articulation is limited to his shoulders, hips and knees, and he has a spring-loaded missile launcher in place of his left hand.

: This toy was later redecoed into [[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Sonic Shock Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABJazz/jazz.htm More information on Ion Blast Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Cyber Slammers====
[[File:Movie Jazz CyberSlammer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Silver scratches too easy, ask Jazz.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Cyber Slammers, 2007)

: [[Cyber Slammers]] Jazz is an amazingly cute Pontiac Solstice that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot hipster. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Jazz manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamJazz/jazz.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Robot Replicas====
[[File:Movie RobotReplicas Jazz.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|My hand picks up XM.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' "Crescent cannon" rifle/shield, alternate left & right forearms

: 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 the included Crescent Cannon (which is also called that on the toy's packaging), or parts from other Robot Replica figures. Jazz's shoulders are actually mounted on the wrong sides of the toy as compared to the [[Transformers (film)|Movie's]] CG design, but can easily swapped due to the toy's body construction.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RRJazz/jazz.htm More information on Robot Replicas Jazz at TFU.info]''
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====Titanium Series====
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Jazz.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Are you looking at me?"]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' 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 development when Arcee was still a part of the main cast. Jazz comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand, as is expected.

: This mold was also used to make the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Titanium Series [[Dead End (ROTF)#Titanium Series|Dead End]].

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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
====Human Alliance====
[[File:TF2010 HumanAlliance Jazz&Lennox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| Hasbro DOES listen to the fans! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
*'''Autobot Jazz / Captain Lennox''' (Human Alliance, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-32'''
**''Accessories:'' Motorcycle/Slug Repeater, missile

: [[Human Alliance]] Jazz comes with [[William Lennox#Human Alliance|Captain Lennox]], who can interact with him in various ways.

: Firstly, a motorcycle and a missile is included, with the missile being stored by plugging it to the side of the motorcycle, acting as an exhaust pipe, although it detaches easily. The motorcycle can also be transformed into a spring-loaded, projectile-firing "Shielded blaster" resembling Jazz's Crescent Cannon and attached to his arm. Lennox can ride the motorcycle in either mode, with a different set of handlebars to grip in each mode.

: As usual, Lennox (or any other Human Alliance figure) can be seated inside Jazz in vehicle mode. In robot mode, the seats become his feet, which Lennox can still sit on. The leg panels near his feet each feature a small, flip-out, double-barreled weapon at the tip which, when the panels are flipped down, provide Lennox with an over-the-shoulder restraint with guns attached. Lennox can also be seated on Jazz's left shoulder and man a cannon which is, in itself, mounted onto Lennox's shoulder, though the instructions fail to point out the flip out seat that is positioned there for him.

: Finally, Jazz has a switch on the back of his head that flips his visor up and down, giving us a rare glimpse of his sculpted eyes. Unfortunately, it is painted the same bronze color as most of his face, so you might have to squint to see them.

: The Japanese release sees the transparent blue plastic used for the windows and the visor switched for clear plastic on the windows and orange for the visor.

: Despite his small vehicle mode, he's actually quite tall for a Human Alliance figure, being roughly as tall as Barricade at the head. He's also quite decked out in [[paint operation]]s, being slathered in silver paint, with a bit of bronze and gold to boot.

: His packaging [[stock photography]] shows him reversed and minimally mis-transformed, with his shoulder seat on the wrong side and his front grille left unrotated. His [[instructions]] also haphazardly tell you to pull the hood up and out ''before'' you detach and pull his front wheels/shoulders apart, a feat which is ''excruciatingly'' hard to accomplish. It is actually ''much'' easier to pull the hood ''after'', when the small tabs on the hood aren't locked to the wheels/shoulders on the sides.

: Captain Lennox uses a more simplified design than other Human Alliance figures, with the waist and wrist joints omitted, meaning that he is unable to grip the horizontal handles on the shoulder cannon and motorcycle with his vertically-aligned hands.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/HAJazz/jazz.htm More information on Human Alliance Jazz at TFU.info]''

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===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:DOTM Movie Autobot Jazz.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Midnight Jazz.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Telescoping "sword"/rifle, trunk/shield

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of the original Autobot Jazz mold, with the original tooling of hinge joints between the folding car hood plates that form the forearms. He is cast in smoky dark grey translucent plastic and features black [[Cyberglyphics]]. His weapon is cast in opaque grey with copper-ish telescoping [[lance]].

:As with the other [[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Cyberglyph" redecos ([[Space Case (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Space Case]], [[Arcee (Movie)#Cyberglyph|Arcee]], and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cyberglyph|Bumblebee]]), he comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Jazz]]''.

: He was also made available in Canada as a Zellers exclusive, in New Zealand as a Farmers exclusive (both in English-only US-style packaging minus the "only at Target" sticker), in the United Kingdom as a Tesco exclusive, and in Germany as a Müller exclusive (both in typical [[multilingual packaging|multilingual European packaging]] including a multilingual comic).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Movie The Best''===
[[File:TF-Movie-The-Best-MB-12-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0W1J7JmcXo "Sadly you died in glorious battle!" "Aww, This is just a minor setback!"]]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MB-12'''
**''Accessories'': "Crescent Cannon", energy-blast missile, trunk/shield

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Jazz is a redeco of the first Deluxe Class figure with the Final Battle retool's "Crescent Cannon" accessory included, replacing the original Deluxe's "Telescoping sword"/rifle accessory. It was unknown if this release features the retooled forearm joint seen in the Target Exclusive release.

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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-10-MV1-Deluxe-Jazz.jpg|thumb|300px|Back and cooler than ever. I even have actual knees!]]
* '''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''10'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 28|28-07]]-2018'''
**''Accessories:'' "Crescent Cannon", [[Mission City]] backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Jazz is an all-new figure that is intended to replicate his onscreen appearance better than any other toy representation of the character has before, with an emphasis on scaling with the rest of the ''Studio Series'' figures. It takes design cues from [[#Transformers (2010)|the ''Human Alliance'' figure]], sharing several transformation elements. His Crescent Cannon can either be attached by pegging it into the 5mm hole in his left hand or by rotating either hand and attaching it to the rectangular peg on the other side. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop depicting the battle of Mission City.

:When converting into vehicle mode, there is a peg on the inner roof of the car that should peg into a hole on the back of Jazz's pelvis. While the rest of the transformation is possible without this, the doors will have a harder time staying pegged in properly. The head should also be rotated before pushing it down to make it easier to pull back out, as there is no tab on the hinge it's connected to to pull it back out. Not mentioned or shown on the packaging, the shield can be stored in vehicle mode by folding the handle down and slotting it into the front of the spoiler. The Hasbro [[stock photography]] mistakenly neglects to rotate the center of his bumper chest.

==Merchandise==
===''Transformers'' 3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Jazz''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''5'''

: Jazz is a 37-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into his sports car or robot mode. He uses the same construction as the [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]], [[Blurr (Armada)|''Armada'' Blurr]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Generation 1 Hot Rod]] cards.

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===Transformers (2007)===
====Unleashed====
[[File:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds RatchetJazz.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Ratchet, unable to re-attach Jazz's lower torso, fitted Jazz with one of those things the Quintesson Judges float with, and made it flamin'!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz''' (2008)

:The Ratchet and Jazz turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters, both in robot mode, emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys). The "turnaround" aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Autobot sigil instead.

:This product's release was canceled for the US market, but was released in Central America, Australia and in Asia.

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====Transformers Movie Danglers====
[[File:Movie Jazz Dangler.jpg|159px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2007)

:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/transformersdanglers.html Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[super deformed|super-deformed]] version of Jazz that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him, kinda like he's either giving birth to it or...er, excreting it. Classy. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[File:Movie Jazz Screencleaner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Jazz printed on the other side.

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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Series=====
[[File:ROTF-toy RPM Jazz vs Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Jazz Vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (2009)
**''Number:'' '''02 of 08'''

:[[Robot Powered Machines]] Jazz is a small non-transforming Pontiac Solstice Custom Hardtop with his robot mode sculpted on the car's underside. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RPMJazz/jazz.htm More information on RPMs Jazz at TFU.info]''

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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Movie Robotheroes JazzVsFrenzy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"His only real complaint is that he's always stuck fighting the small ones."]]
*'''Autobot Jazz vs. Decepticon Frenzy''' (2007)

: This pack of cutely sculpted figurines features Jazz and an oddly brown-coloured [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Rhjazzbrawl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yeah, um, that sure is Jazz.]]
*'''Protoform Jazz vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (2007)

: This ''Robot Heroes'' pack features a cutely murderous figurine of Brawl, and Jazz in his "[[Protoform]]" mode. Considering the generic nature of the protoforms, Protoform Jazz can easily represent any of his other three companions who crash landed to Earth. Like many Robot Heroes, he's jointed at the shoulders and neck.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHPJazz/jazz.htm More information on Protoform Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hi, then die.]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)

: Packaged with Autobot Ratchet, Megatron, Blackout, and Optimus Prime, "Battle Damage" Jazz is a slightly redecoed version of the first two pack version. His exclusive deco involves a black paint wash and black-lined cracks over a shiny silver painted finish. The Final Battle 5-pack was sold exclusively in Wal-Mart stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHWMJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Final Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robotheroesjazzmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, this is getting ridiculous.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Megatron''' (2008)

: Once again the first Jazz sculpt is given a battle damage deco. This time black cracks and starbursts are painted over dull unpainted silver plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHBattleJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Battle Jazz at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File: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 [[alternate mode|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.
* According to a press kit sent out in conjunction with the movie, Jazz has a "near-perfect recordable memory that makes him invaluable as a documenter of battles" and is "equipped with a fusion engine that allows him to reach sub-light speeds in vehicle mode."<ref>[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/olds4te/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1786&start=10 Posting by Nelson] on Michael Bay's site</ref> One, uh, would ''hope'' a Pontiac Solstice would be travelling at ''sub''-light speeds...
* During the final battle in [[Mission City]], there's a long period during which Jazz is not doing ''anything''. He's standing around in vehicle mode when Ironhide notices that the F-22 flying above the city is Starscream, stays in vehicle mode when Ironhide and Bumblebee pick up a Furby delivery truck for cover, ''still'' remains in vehicle mode when Starscream blasts them, and after Sam discovers that Bumblebee has lost his legs, all Jazz does is pull back for a few feet to give Bumblebee space to crawl. In the end, Jazz doesn't really join the battle ''at all'' until Brawl shows up.
[[File:MovieJazzBarricadeLicensePlates.jpg|thumb|Hey, who gave me Barricade's license plate?]]
* 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 [[Transformers (novel)|novelization]] and the IDW comic adaptation of the movie, which both explicitly 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. However, a later rejiggering of Frenzy's biology makes this a moot point.
*Jazz's manner of speech is a late development. In the early script draft his first line in the film is simply saying "Greetings" to the humans. In the novelization, in which all Transformers speak unnaturally formal English, this line is expanded to "Greetings, terrestrial adolescent humans."
* Though it is very brief, Jazz does indeed get a face close-up during the Mission City battle when he is shot by Megatron and falls over in pain, before he is ripped in half.
* The Pontiac Solstice prop car used for the movie sports the [[license plate]] "664 NLZO", without a state-specific registration. Although barely identifiable during his transformation before his fight with [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], the car on display at GM Riverwalk in Detroit in June 2007 sported the same plate.<ref name="jazzgmriv">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jalopnik/592023523/ Pontiac Solstice prop car on display at GM Riverfront in Detroit in June 2007], Jalopnik photo at Flickr</ref> His robot CG model sports the license plate "1-4027E" instead... which also happens to be [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]'s license plate in vehicle mode. The license plate can be briefly glimpsed in the movie when Barricade slows down after having seemingly cornered Bumblebee, but is more clearly seen in set photos.
* In an appeal to his better nature in [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan]], Optimus said part of him was "still Autobot Jazz", a reference to the name of the Jazz toys.
* Jazz was included in the downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game. Apparently over-compensating for not being in the movie, Jazz is pretty much the most dangerous robot ever. If you play against him, just run like hell (Even if it's hopeless, 'cause he'll slag you anyway).
* In both of his console game appearances for the [[Transformers The Game (console)|first movie game]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|the second]], Jazz was not seen wearing his iconic visor. The unlockable G1 skin of the first game does include it, however.
* Jazz is killed by three completely different Decepticons. He's killed by Megatron in the movie and in the Decepticons game for DS, while [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] is the one that kills the Autobot in the Autobot campaign and a [[Barricade (Movie)|fake law enforcer]] kills him in the Decepticon campaign in the ''Transformers'' 2007 video game.
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==Footnotes==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Costco exclusives]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Human Alliance]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]

Bee in the City

2018-12-21T15:21:57Z

IneeDEDTHAT4415: Hehe, giggle.

{{episode
|otherseries=''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Transformers Timelines]]'' script reading
|prev=Intimidation Game
|next=The Stunti-Con Job
|otherseries2=''[[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]]''
|prev2=Gone Too Far
|next2=Withered Hope
|next3=Bee in the City 2: Electric Boogaloo
|title="Bee in the City"
|image=BeeintheCityPromotionalArtwork.jpg
|caption=
|written by=[[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]]
|directed by=
|original presentation=9:45pm on [[April 26]], [[2008]] (BotCon)
|continuity=[[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]]}}

'''Two Transformers and a human are zapped to another dimension. Fourth-wall-breaking hijinks ensue!'''

==Synopsis==
One morning in [[Detroit]], Professor [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Sumdac]] presents his latest invention, the [[Bi-directional Unified Transit Terminal]], to [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]], [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. Sumdac hopes that the BUTT (Giggle.) can be used to return the Autobots to Cybertron while also assisting on Earth. Sumdac prepares the machine for a test, but a reaction to Sari's [[AllSpark Key]] causes the machine to send her, Prime, and Bumblebee through a crack in space to a strange city filled with unfamiliar robots. The three are suddenly accosted by Officer [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]], who grows exasperated when Optimus tells her that he is a Prime, and she points to a sign indicating that Megatrons, Primes, and cosmic MacGuffins are banned. Flareup radios in the three's arrival, and proceeds to explain to the confused trio that they are in [[Axiom Nexus]], a city in an alternate Cybertron with no war. She takes them to Processing, where, after seventeen hours of paperwork, the exasperated travelers exit. However, they are soon confronted by the TransTech [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]] and a group of heavily-armed guards. The scientist detains Optimus and Sari for being threats to planetary security, the former for being a Prime and the latter for carrying a MacGuffin. Bumblebee is incensed at Shockwave's insistence that he's only dangerous in conjunction with a spunky human sidekick, while Flareup, feeling guilty for their detainment, promises Bumblebee that she'll help rescue them.

At Shockwave's lab, Sari and Prime are chained to tables, as Shockwave begins "Proactive Maintenance" to determine if they are a threat to his Cybertron. Sari begs to be let go, but her pleas fall on deaf ears, and Shockwave takes her key away. Turning his attention to Optimus, he begins to perform a routine [[matrix check]], much to Optimus's discomfort. Back in Axiom Nexus, Bumblebee is ordering some food, much to Flareup's consternation. In the line behind them, a purple reptilian Transformer shouts for them to hurry up. Bumblebee apologizes, telling him that he's new here. The Transformer's tune changes, welcoming him and telling him that his name is "[[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]". Bumblebee dismisses a vague feeling of familiarity and explains his situation to "Joe". The "heroic" Predacon is intrigued by the mention of Sari's MacGuffin, and promises he will help save their friends. Bumblebee comes up with a plan involving a trained chimp marching band, but after that plan fails, "Joe" comes up with another one at the car wash.

At Shockwave's lab, Flareup is stopped by a TransTech guard, who demands to know what she's doing. Flareup explains that she's transferring her new prisoners, "Beeimus Prime" and "Joe Convoy", for being Primes. The guard falls for it and lets the three inside. "Joe" tells Bumblebee and Flareup to keep Shockwave occupied while he frees the hostages. Bumblebee confronts Shockwave, telling him to free his friends, but Shockwave has already accounted for the possibility of a rescue, and activates the automated defenses. Unfortunately for the scientist, "Joe" has managed to slip by and proceeds to knock Shockwave down. "Joe" begins to laugh malevolently, and grabs Sari's key. Dropping his "Joe" facade, Megatron declares that with the key, he will conquer the TransTech's Cybertron. Shockwave reluctantly releases Optimus and Sari, and the Transformers all work together to attack Megatron. Unfortunately, all damage they incur to him is healed by the key, and Megatron uses it to give life to Shockwave's lab equipment. Megatron declares himself unstoppable, but Sari, thinking quickly, uses the power of bureaucracy. The heroes proceed to explain to the lab equipment that with their newfound sentience, they now need licenses, registration, tax forms, and school. Angered, the lab-bots grab Megatron and take off with him, the Predacon declaring that he will have his revenge. Sari retrieves her key, and Shockwave, heavily annoyed, uses his authority to send the three straight back to their home dimension. Shockwave and Flareup agree to never speak of the incident again.

Back on Earth, Optimus, Bumblebee, and Sari also agree never to talk about this adventure. Prime compliments Bumblebee for his bravery, and is moved by what he saw in Axiom Nexus. Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, Predacons, and countless other factions all living in harmony has inspired him, and he prepares to burst into song. Bumblebee and Sari panic, and restrain Prime before he can wax lyrical.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (5)
*[[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] (6)

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s/[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]] (7)
*"[[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]" (8)
*TransTech Guard (10)

|c3=
*[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] (2)
*[[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]] (3)

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*Narrator (1)
* Drive-thru speaker (9)
* Newly-created robots (11)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Dr. Sumdac:''' "We're ready for a test run now. Here we go!" 
'''Sari:''' "Hey! My Key is acting weird again." 
'''Dr. Sumdac:''' "Oh, my! This is not going to turn out well!" 
'''All:''' "ahhhhhhhhhhhhh."
:—Sari, Dr. Sumdac, '''Optimus Prime''', and '''Bumblebee''' show us a fine example of [[dull surprise]].

"Hmm. No Megatrons, no Primes, no Cosmic MacGuffins, and no soliciting. By order of the Axiom Nexus... tourism board?!"
:—'''Bumblebee''' reads the sign of rules in Axiom Nexus, unlike Megatron, Prime, and Sari!

"Begin proactive maintenance log: Subject A, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|adolescent human female]], has regained consciousness and has demonstrated both an awareness of the narrator and an utter disregard for the fourth wall."
:—'''Shockwave''' records his observations.

"Okay, so you've got some crazy no-Prime policy, I can roll with that. But why am ''I'' under arrest? I'm just a little girl. I'm no harm to anyone. Can you please just let me go, ''pleeeaaaase''?" 
"Child, the only way you could make me more suspicious is if you were wearing a yellow [[hard hat]]!"
:—Despite '''Sari Sumdac''''s best efforts, '''Shockwave''' knows the deal with human companion characters.

"Items of cosmic significance like this AllSpark-powered key are contraband in Axiom Nexus, and I will not allow you to ''deus ex machina'' your way out of this." 
"''Deus ex machina'' isn't a verb." 
"'''SILENCE!!'''"
:—'''Shockwave''' and '''Optimus''' argue proper grammar usage.

"I shall begin with you, as to avoid delving too deeply into any dark secrets of this girl's past that the audience might find ''too'' interesting." 
"What? It's not like I'm some hyper-advanced, human-like robot my dad made or anything. That's silly."
:—'''Shockwave''' and '''Sari''' carefully avoid spoilers.

'''Bumblebee:''' "Uh, yeah. I-I'd like, um... whoo. Uh, y—lemme get a shake...some fries, side of barbecue sauce... uh, what's a Manwich? ...Ohhh, okay, yeah, I'll take one of those too!" 
'''Loudspeaker:''' "Revah ruh rug reese, issra rayest ruh." 
'''Flareup''': "Bumblebee, what are you doing?!" 
'''Bumblebee:''' "A contractually obligated gag."

"We need help. BIG help! Maybe we can rig up a communicator and call in [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]]. Or maybe con [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] into helping us out." 
"Oh, please. What do I look like, [[Scott McNeil]]?"
:—'''Bumblebee's''' plan is shot down by '''"Joe"'''. Maybe he should've tried asking [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] instead?

==Notes==
[[File:BeeCityCast.jpg|thumb|250px|Look to this day, graduates, as you meta-reference the world.]]
*The cast:
** [[Tara Strong]]: [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]]
** [[David Kaye]]: [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]
** [[Bumper Robinson]]: [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], Narrator
** [[Marty Isenberg]]: [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]], Drive-Thru, [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] guard
** [[Anastasia Matejka]]: [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]]
** [[Chris Ho]]: [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]
** [[Pete Sinclair]]: Pete Sinclair
* Anastasia and Chris were the winners of the [[BotCon Idol]] voice acting contest held that weekend. Everyone played the parts of the newly created lab-equipment bots, with Marty Isenberg having their only line in English.
* Mentioned characters include: [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]], [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]].

===Continuity notes===
* Optimus, Bumblebee, and Sari all come from an indeterminate point in the ''Animated'' cartoon timeline. ''[[Ask Vector Prime]]'' would later state they did not come from the main ''Animated'' cartoon universe.
* This story, while jokey, is canon to the TransTech stories, with Prime, Bumblebee, and Sari's arrival being mentioned in "[[Withered Hope]]", and [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]] noticing Flareup and Bumblebee in "[[I, Lowtech]]".

===Transformers references===
* Prime points out that Professor Sumdac sounds weird: with [[Tom Kenny]] not being at the convention, Sumdac's role is filled by Marty Isenberg.
* The Bi-directional Unified Transit Terminal, or BUTT for short, is a gag based on the [[Fully Automated Rapid Transit System]] from ''Animated's'' [[Transform and Roll Out|first episode]], which had the unintentional acronym "FARTS".
* When Prime, Bumblebee, and Sari are transported to Axiom Nexus, they let out a dull, lifeless yell, in reference to [[dull surprise]], which plagued the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics in the early 2000's.
* Bumblebee yells out to a passerby, asking how they walk without knees. This was an incredibly common articulation issue of most figures pre-''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]''.
* Flareup was a [[BotCon 2005]] exclusive.
* Bumblebee is consistently misidentified by characters in the story to various other [[kid-appeal character]]s. Flareup identifies him as "a kid-appeal yellow-car-type", narrowed down to either "a Bumblebee or a [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]", also referencing early ''Animated'' plans for Hot Shot to be the [[kid-appeal character]] of the crew. Various characters later "mistake" him for [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]].
* Bumblebee is the fifth Bumblebee that has entered Axiom Nexus on that day, in reference to his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action counterpart]]'s popularity boosting the number of Bumblebees.
* Sari's befuddlement at a robot having high heels and Flareup's own distaste at having such an attribute is a reference to the long-standing tradition of giving female Transformers heels to look more feminine.
* Shockwave states that the only thing that would make him more suspicious of Sari would be her wearing a yellow [[hard hat]], which was used by multiple human characters in the original ''The Transformers'' cartoon, regardless of profession.
* Shockwave and Sari tongue-in-cheekly refer to her then mysterious origins. They almost get it right!
* Shockwave refers to Optimus as "[[Rescue Roy]]", heroic firetruck from the ''[[1-2-3 Transformers]]'' toyline.
* Bumblebee ordering fast food is a reference to a longstanding BotCon voice actor panel tradition, which involves the attending actors performing their characters ordering at a drive-thru.
* When introducing himself to Bumblebee and Flareup, Megatron mentions that when he and [[Maximal|his]] [[Predacon (BW)|kind]] came in, it was believed that they would [[Ruined FOREVER|destroy the franchise, er, multiverse]]. This refers to the somewhat...over-the-top reaction that the original ''Beast Wars'' toys were greeted with.
* When Bumblebee thinks up of various David Kaye-voiced characters to call in for help, Megatron asks if he looks like [[Scott McNeil]], who played quite a few characters in ''Beast Wars''.
* While masquerading as a Prime, Megatron identifies himself as "Joe [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]", playing on the Japanese name for Optimus and his ilk.
* Bumblebee calls Shockwave "[[Shockblast]]", the "close enough" name used as a substitute for "Shockwave" for a time when [[Hasbro]] was unable to secure that [[trademark]].
* Shockwave suggests they defeat Megatron by having Prime attack him with long, drawn out stock footage attack while the other stand around and call out with [[burning justice]] to help empower him. This is in reference to the Unicron Trilogy-era cartoons' final showdowns, with rather bog-standard anime fights.
* In a sort of anti-reference, Prime and Bumblebee's "let us never speak of it again" conclusion provides an in-story reason for why none of this extra-dimensional silliness was ever mentioned on the actual ''Animated'' cartoon.

===Real-world references===
* Professor Sumdac refers to Sari as "the joy and the laughter," a reference to actress Tara Strong's role as Bubbles in ''{{w|The Powerpuff Girls}}''. Bubbles is proclaimed to be "the joy and the laughter" in that show's closing [[theme song|theme tune]].
* Prime remarks that waiting in line for 17 hours "took longer than an ''{{w|InuYasha}}'' story arc". David Kaye played a recurring role in that series as InuYasha's brother, Sesshomaru. (David also punctuated the gag with a little fist-pump.)
* When Bumblebee places his fast-food order, the nearly incomprehensible drive-thru speaker replies "''Sever your leg please, it's the greatest day.''" The line is a direct lift from the ''[http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Homestar_Runner_(body_of_work) Homestar Runner]'' cartoon "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/drivethru.html Drive-Thru]" featuring [http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Drive-Thru_Whale a randomly-appearing, nearly incomprehensible drive-thru speaker].
* When trying to sneak Bumblebee and "Joe" into Shockwave's lab, Flareup tells the TransTech guard that it's a "prison transfer from [[wikia:starwars:Cell Block 1138|cell block 1138]]". While the guard does not get the reference, it's a line uttered by [[Luke Skywalker]] in the first [[Star Wars (film)|''Star Wars'' film]] (which in turn is a reference to one of {{w|George Lucas}}'s early films, ''{{w|THX 1138}}'').
* The script specifies that when Megatron attacks Shockwave, he shouts "Hi-keeba!", a shout originating from ''{{w|Women of the Prehistoric Planet}}''. It was riffed by ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'', a favorite of the authors. This is turned into a generic "Hi-yah!" by Kaye.
* Bumblebee tries to get the maniacally laughing (and coughing) Megatron's attention with a "Yo, Joe?" This is, of course, a reference to the battle cry of ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' from the eponymous '80s cartoon series. Flareup follows up with "Wrong convention", referencing [[Fun Publications]]' role in running the annual ''G.I. Joe'' convention.
* Sari calls Megatron a "big bucket-headed bully Barney", in reference to the other {{w|Barney & Friends|purple dinosaur}}.
* When Sari snatches Bumblebee's meal, Bumblebee laments "My manwich!", a line used by another of voice actor Bumper Robinson's characters, [http://theinfosphere.org/Dwight_Conrad Dwight Conrad] of ''{{w|Futurama}}''.
* With the AllSpark Key in hand, Megatron claims he has "a big boost of confidence", a tag line from commercials Kaye narrated touting {{w|Enzyte}}, a non-prescription drug for... er, male performance enhancement. In a similar vein (Ha-haaa! ''Vein!''), he also refers to himself as "the Keymaster" (much to Flareup's disgust), a reference to the movie ''{{w|Ghostbusters}}''.
* One of the newly born lab robots, upon being told of the forms it will have to fill out, says "What you talkin' 'bout, Wheelie?", a reference to the catchphrase of a young {{w|Gary Coleman}} in ''{{w|Diff'rent Strokes}}''.
* Bumblebee calls Megatron a "[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic dork]]".
* During the epilogue, Prime adds to the list of Bumblebee's misnomers by calling him "T-Bob", the robot sidekick from the '80s cartoon series/[[Kenner]] toy line ''[[M.A.S.K.]]''.

===Trivia===
* Sari is mistakenly described as an "adolescent", which is a teenager.
* After Sari's "human-like robot" line, Marty Isenberg put his finger to his lip and looked upwards in a very hammy faux-innocent look....

==External links==
"Bee in the City" Live Recording:
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4rUveSq7vg Part 1 on YouTube]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRLwZZV1YJ4 Part 2 on YouTube]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sww0sue3xTs Part 3 on YouTube]

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Backtrack (Armada)

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{{disambig3|Backtrack}}
:''Backtrack is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ArmBacktrackCard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Is he... dancing?]]
'''Backtrack''' is a speed demon on the field, and a shameless liar in his personal dealings. He makes empty promises that he has no intentions of keeping, goes back on his word at the first chance, and makes no excuses or apologies for his behavior. This makes him highly unpopular with other Mini-Cons and the [[Autobot]]s, but his skills as a recon soldier make him very valuable, much to his teammates’ chagrin. Still, maybe [[Spiral]] can beat him into line.

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
After the Decepticons got ahold of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], Backtrack was among the new Mini-Cons seen in their possession. {{storylink|Conspiracy}}

On a later mission, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] gathered Backtrack and a number of other Mini-Cons to help him in a scheme against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. Prime managed to win the Mini-Cons' loyalty, however, by absorbing their laser fire without resistance or fighting back. Moved by his actions, Backtrack and the others turned on Megatron and accompanied Optimus back to Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Vow}}

{{note|Backtrack appeared in "[[Tactician]]", "[[Runaway]]", and "[[Rescue]]" working for the Decepticons, despite his previous defection. This was likely an animation error, or the appearance of a generic Mini-Con using the same model, one of many who began appearing around this time in the series.}}

As the Autobots prepared their new spaceship to chase the Decepticons back to Cybertron, Backtrack and the united Mini-Cons were seen helping with the construction work. {{storylink|Remorse}} Backtrack and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Depart}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Backtrack and the rest of the Street Speed Team were among the Mini-Cons who lived on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]] following their escape from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Unfortunately, [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] brought the Earth-based Mini-Cons there, which also brought the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. While the [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] was under attack, Backtrack and the others escaped in a rocket-pod. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}} The pod crashed in northern [[Alaska]], leaving the Street Speed Team, [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]], and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] deactivated. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} Ultimately the Autobots were successful in retrieving the pod. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Backtrack later returned to Cybertron and helped [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] activate the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], which dealt a critical blow to [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|The End}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
The Street Speed Team were sent to [[Velocitron]] as advance scouts for the Autobots. The planet's mass of winding high-speed tracks really appealed to them, to the point where they started having a hard time tearing themselves from the road to get their missions underway.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Backtrack-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px| Little Green Man.]]
Backtrack Armada participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward to 100 leagues in the "Armada V: Requiem" event.{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Arm-toy Backtrack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Greenback]]
*'''Street Speed Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MM-06'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2002]]-[[December 27|12-27]]'''

: Backtrack transforms into a Cadillac XLR luxury car, available only in a three-pack with [[Oval#Toys|Oval]] and [[Spiral#Toys|Spiral]]. Like his fellow Street Speed Mini-Con Team members, his car mode wheels are designed to allow for much faster rolling on smooth surfaces.

: In the [[Hasbro]] line, the Street Speed team were released in the third assortment of Mini-Con teams. In Japan, it was part of the massive first wave of ''Legend of the Microns'' product, released in [[Calendar|December]] 2002. Aside from packaging, there are no noteworthy differences between the two releases. The ''Armada'' release was also made available in a clamshelled two-pack at various retail outlets. So far, all samples of packs with the Street Speed Team known have come with the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] as their pack-in partners.

: This mold was also used to make [[Redline]], and ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Side Burn (Armada)|Side Burn]]. It was planned to be used for ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Override (Energon)|Override]] and packed with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]], but that release was changed late in the production run and given a different Mini-Con Team.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Backtrack/backtrack.htm More information on Backtrack at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy SilverboltStreetSpeed.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Multipack]]
*'''Silverbolt & Street Speed Micron''' (Multi-pack, [[2003]]-[[May 15|05-15]])
**''ID number'': '''MS-05'''

: In Japan, the Street Speed Team was available both on an individual card and in a multi-pack with "Silverbolt" (the Japanese version of Super-Con [[Blurr (Armada)#Toys|Blurr]]) and his partner "Turbo" (aka [[Incinerator (Armada)#Toys|Incinerator]]), released concurrently with the individually-boxed Silverbolt as part of the third wave of ''Legend of the Microns'' product. All the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Arm-toy Backtrack-Overdrive.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Surprisingly not a vehicon! ...we hope.]]
*'''Auto Overdrive Edition''' (Mini-Con, 2003)

: A black and white [[redeco]] of the original Backtrack toy. The "Overdrive Edition" [[redeco]] of the Team were given away as individual pieces (not as a complete Team!) at the 17-day Japanese "World Hobby Fair" in January/February of 2003. In April that year, they were also available as random (individual) giveaways at Ito Yokaido stores with the purchase of any ''Legend of the Microns'' product.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/Auto/auto.htm More information on Auto Overdrive Edition at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Backtrack-UnicronBattles.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Lacktrack]]
*'''Street Speed Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)

: A gray-and-tan redeco of Backtrack was planned to be released as part of a "refresh" version of the Street Speed Team for the "[[The Unicron Battles]]" [[subline imprint]] of ''Armada''. The coloration of the Team was a "one-off" of the Takara Overdrive Edition version, with each toy’s main color shifted over to another one. Though the full Team was displayed in Hasbro's [[OTFCC 2003]] "upcoming products" case, and some carded samples have surfaced through ''ahem-hem'' "unofficial channels", the set was ultimately never released at retail.

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===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_Backtrack.jpg|thumb|right|300px|FFFFFRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEESSSSSSHHHHHHHH]]
*'''Street Speed Mini-Con Team''' (Basic-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-08'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2004]]-[[December 28|12-28]]'''

: A [[retool]]ing of the first Backtrack mold, he transforms into a modified Cadillac XLR, with metal-flake base plastic. He was only available in a complete three-pack with his also-retooled teammates.

: This version of the mold was used to make the [[Micron Booster]] [[Dice (GF)|Dice]].

{{note|The ''Cybertron'' Street Speed Team card back and [[instructions]] have Backtrack and Oval's names swapped around from their ''Armada'' bodies. This wiki operates on the assumption this is an unintentional mistake rather than a deliberate change.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/Backtrack/backtrack.htm Cybertron Backtrack at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* For whatever reason, the Street Speed Team is the only ''Armada'' Mini-Con Team to not have an [[X-Dimensions Micron|X-Dimension]] release.
* The Japanese ''Galaxy Force'' version of the Street Speed Team is one of the very few mass-retail "new"-mold Japanese Transformers toys to not show up in the accompanying cartoon.
* Backtrack's ''Galaxy Force'' name "Sullow" seems to be some kind of Japanglish mix-pun on "yellow" and "slow".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Auto''' (オート ''Ōto''), '''Sullow''' (''Galaxy Force'', スロー ''Surō'')
*''Korean:'' '''Auto''' (오토 ''Oto'')

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Chopster

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{{disambig2|the Decepticon Mini-Con from ''Power Core Combiners''|the Decepticon helicopter from ''The Last Knight''|Chopter}}
:''Chopster is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:CyberMissions9-Chopster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Bottlechop bill and his best friend corky.]]

'''Chopster''' is the [[Decepticon]] [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] [[Smolder|Smolder's]] [[Mini-Con]]. A very versatile Mini-Con, Chopster can transform into a robot, a "fire axe", body armor, or a flamethrower for Smolder's vehicle mode! He puts on a brave front, but when the odds tip against him, Chopster will scream and flee while screaming some more.

==Fiction==
===''Cyber Missions''===
{{voiceactor|[[Tony Gialluca II]] (English)|[[David Bueno]] (Latin American-Spanish)}}

[[Image:SmolderChopster-CyberMissions.jpg|left|thumb|300px|FIRE TRUCKS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY.]]

{{quote|Gonna chop yas inta twisted metal bits, big bots!}}

As a building burned, surrounded by fire fighters, Smolder and Chopster arrived on the scene in vehicle mode. The firefighters were horrified when the two announced their intention was not to help extinguish the fire, but to add to it. Smolder ordered Chopster to destroy the water hoses, which the Mini-Con gleefully agreed to.

[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] came to the rescue and confronted Chopster. After making his threats, however, Chopster fled, screaming, once Bumblebee revved his engines at him. Chopster returned quickly thereafter, attached to Smolder in vehicle mode. After suffering their flame attack, Ratchet knocked Chopster off Smolder's roof with an EMP blast. The blast forced Chopster to reconfigure into "fire axe" mode, which Smolder was fine with. He picked up Chopster and threw him at the Autobots, but they were able to deflect him. Ultimately, Smolder too was defeated. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 9}}

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==Toys==
===''Power Core Combiners''===
[[Image:PCC-toy Chopster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You're disarmed if I run away!]]
*'''Smolder with Chopster''' (Commander Class, 2010)

: Chopster was available only with his larger partner Smolder as part of the first wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures. Chopster transforms from a robot into a flame-cannon that can be attached to the Commanders in vehicle mode, a hand-held double-headed axe, and "body armor" for both normal and super-mode Commanders.

: Chopster's axe mode features a two-tier handle allowing standard 5mm hole use, with a smaller size peg at the tip, allowing figures with smaller hand-holes to grip it. Unfortunately, figures with shallow holes, such as [[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] will only grasp failingly at the narrow tip. Chopster's powerlink port includes the raised center per usual Mini-cons, but is too short to activate any features on some [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]] toys.

: This mold was also used to make [[Razorbeam]] and [[Peaceman]].

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Smolder with Chopster was one of the figures distributed.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Mini-Con/Chopster/chopster.htm More information on Chopster at TFU.info]''

*'''Power Core Combiners Special Value Offer''' (2011)

: Smolder and Chopster also made available as part of a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers, for the whopping price of ''ten bucks'', merely a third of what the two toys would normally cost.

: So far, Smolder has only been found attached to the [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]]/[[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicons]] set.

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==Notes==
* During a BotCon 2010 panel, one of the Hasbro employees revealed that a possible name for Chopster was '''Kick-Axe'''.

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