Steeljaw (G1) - Revision history

M Sipher: /* Studio Series */

2026-05-15T01:20:19Z

Studio Series

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Steeljaw''' (Core Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Steeljaw''' (Core Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
	:*''Movie'': ''The Transformers: The Movie''		:*''Movie'': ''The Transformers: The Movie''
			:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 29]], 2024)
	:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-135'''		:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-135'''
	:*''Accessories'': Megaphone, tail/wings mount, wings, megaphone attachment piece		:*''Accessories'': Megaphone, tail/wings mount, wings, megaphone attachment piece
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	: After ''thirty-eight'' years of Generation 1 toy reissues, Steeljaw finally got an all-new toy in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, the only new toy in the tenth wave of Core Class figures. Like his fellow cassette-bots since ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', he is a fair bit smaller than the original. While his cannons are incorporated into his body in both lion and cassette modes, his lion mode requires a separate back/tail/cannon-wings piece to be attached to him to complete his look, which has no integration whatsoever into his tape mode and must just be set aside. The wing guns are held on with 3 mm pegs and are removable.		: After ''thirty-eight'' years of Generation 1 toy reissues, Steeljaw finally got an all-new toy in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line, the only new toy in the tenth wave of Core Class figures. Like his fellow cassette-bots since ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', he is a fair bit smaller than the original. While his cannons are incorporated into his body in both lion and cassette modes, his lion mode requires a separate back/tail/cannon-wings piece to be attached to him to complete his look, which has no integration whatsoever into his tape mode and must just be set aside. The wing guns are held on with 3 mm pegs and are removable.

	:Not mentioned in the instructions Steeljaw has a joint on his rear torso that allows you to splay his back legs out to the sides. The use of this joint is not necessary for any modes in the instructions and can only be utilized when the tail block is detached, so ~~it's~~ function is unclear.		: Not mentioned in the instructions, Steeljaw has a joint on his rear torso that allows you to splay his back legs out to the sides. The use of this joint is not necessary for any modes in the instructions and can only be utilized when the tail block is detached, so its function is unclear.

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

Cosmic persimmon: /* MPG */

2026-05-15T01:02:43Z

MPG

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	===''MPG''===		===''MPG''===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Broadcast & Steeljaw''' (2027?)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Broadcast & Steeljaw''' (2027?)}}</ul>
			:*''ID number'': '''MPG-??'''
	{{toystub}}		{{toystub}}
	{{comingsoontoy}}		{{comingsoontoy}}

Cosmic persimmon: /* Toys */

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Toys

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	:Steeljaw was announced on the [[April 25]], [[2024]], [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday\|Hasbro Pulse stream]].		:Steeljaw was announced on the [[April 25]], [[2024]], [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday\|Hasbro Pulse stream]].
			{{-}}

			===''MPG''===
			<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Broadcast & Steeljaw''' (2027?)}}</ul>
			{{toystub}}
			{{comingsoontoy}}
	{{-}}		{{-}}

M Sipher: /* The Transformers */

2026-03-30T00:15:24Z

The Transformers

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

	: Anoher Japan-only release of STeeljaw came the following year, where he was packed in with [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1\|Twincast]], the "reborn" version of Blaster. This version comes with silver guns, plus his tape-detail mode now has a new additional sticker with a "scan" of [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] on it; putting him inside Twincast's clear-red-windowed tape-door reveals a "weak point" on the giant in a manner similar to the [[Tech Spec\|Tech Spec decoders]].		: Anoher Japan-only release of STeeljaw came the following year, where he was packed in with [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1\|Twincast]], the "reborn" version of Blaster. This version comes with silver guns, plus his tape-detail mode now has a new additional sticker with a "scan" of [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] on it; putting him inside Twincast's clear-red-windowed tape-door reveals a "weak point" on the giant in a manner similar to the [[Tech Spec\|Tech Spec decoders]].

M Sipher: /* The Transformers */

2026-03-30T00:14:16Z

The Transformers

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	: In Japan, Steeljaw — like most of the "Cassettebots" and "Cassettetrons" — was only (originally) available on his own single card, first released in the Japanese line's second year. He was released again in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)\|Headmasters]]''-themed third year, this time packaged in a small box with a new ID number, plus a small clear-plastic cassette case he could be stored in.		: In Japan, Steeljaw — like most of the "Cassettebots" and "Cassettetrons" — was only (originally) available on his own single card, first released in the Japanese line's second year. The softer plastics in the Takara version (his paws, tail, shoulders/flanks) are an even paler, lighter shade of yellow than the Hasbro version.

			: He was released again in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)\|Headmasters]]''-themed third year, this time packaged in a small box with a new ID number, plus a small clear-plastic cassette case he could be stored in.

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

	{{-}}{{anchor\|TwincastG1}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|TwincastG1}}
			[[File:HM-toy Steeljaw.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Twincast''' (Cybertron, 1987)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Twincast''' (Cybertron, 1987)}}</ul>
	:*''ID number'': '''C-65'''		:*''ID number'': '''C-65'''
	:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns"		:*''Accessories'': Left & right "Solar-Powered Pellet Guns"

	: ~~Steeljaw~~ was ~~later~~ packed in with [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1\|Twincast]], the "reborn" version of Blaster. ~~Also~~, ~~this version is made~~ of ~~two slightly different colored yellow plastics. His body is~~ the ~~same color as other releases, while his legs, feet, head, and tail are~~ a ~~shade lighter~~.		: Anoher Japan-only release of STeeljaw came the following year, where he was packed in with [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1\|Twincast]], the "reborn" version of Blaster. This version comes with silver guns, plus his tape-detail mode now has a new additional sticker with a "scan" of [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] on it; putting him inside Twincast's clear-red-windowed tape-door reveals a "weak point" on the giant in a manner similar to the [[Tech Spec\|Tech Spec decoders]].

	: The box features the individual ID number for Steeljaw as well as the ID number '''C-116''' for Twincast.		: The box features the individual ID number for Steeljaw, as well as the ID number '''C-116''' for Twincast.
	{{--}}		{{-}}

	===''The Transformers Collection''===		===''The Transformers Collection''===

Saix at 05:29, 23 February 2026

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	=====''Legends'' comic=====		=====''Legends'' comic=====
	In the year 2021, Steeljaw and the other cassettes were inside Twincast when a battle caused many Autobots to be infected with "[[black ball]]s", thus saving them from the same fate. They left Twincast's body before it was destroyed by black balls, and aided in converting him and others into [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]]. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} Steeljaw then accompanied the group to the [[Legends World]] in search of new bodies for everyone who'd been reduced to heads. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21\|Bonus Edition Vol. 21~~}} He and the other cassettes were released from Twincast's service when he returned to being Blaster and set out to be a professional musician. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27\|Bonus Edition Vol. 27~~}}		In the year 2021, Steeljaw and the other cassettes were inside Twincast when a battle caused many Autobots to be infected with "[[black ball]]s", thus saving them from the same fate. They left Twincast's body before it was destroyed by black balls, and aided in converting him and others into [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]]. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} Steeljaw then accompanied the group to the [[Legends World]] in search of new bodies for everyone who'd been reduced to heads. {{storylink\|LG21 Hardhead}} He and the other cassettes were released from Twincast's service when he returned to being Blaster and set out to be a professional musician. {{storylink\|LG27 Blaster}}

	====Ask Vector Prime====		====Ask Vector Prime====

BerylRoll at 22:19, 12 February 2026

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M Sipher: /* The Transformers */

2025-11-23T02:29:48Z

The Transformers

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

			:[[File:StripedSteeljawVariant.jpg\|upright=.66\|thumb\|left\|You'd be better off trying Loch Ness.]]
	: There is a notable [[Variant\|variation]] concerning Steeljaw's weapons. The initial releases have gold-colored chrome, while later (and more common) versions have silver-chromed weapons.		: There is a notable [[Variant\|variation]] concerning Steeljaw's weapons. The initial releases have gold-colored chrome, while later (and more common) versions have silver-chromed weapons.

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

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

ItsWalky: /* Marvel Comics continuity */

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Marvel Comics continuity

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	[[File:FinalTransformations-Steeljaw.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|some classic megatron dialogue right there]]		[[File:FinalTransformations-Steeljaw.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|some classic megatron dialogue right there]]
	Steeljaw was part of a team sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to stop a [[Cobra]]-rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]. Steeljaw was killed rather abruptly, being the first victim of Megatron's new [[rail gun]]. {{storylink\|Final Transformations}}		Steeljaw was part of a team sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to stop a [[Cobra]]-rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]. Steeljaw was killed rather abruptly, being the first victim of Megatron's new [[rail gun]]. {{storylink\|Final Transformations}}
	~~{{-}}~~

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

	===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===		===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===

ItsWalky: /* Marvel Generation 2 comic */

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Marvel Generation 2 comic

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	====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====		====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
			[[File:FinalTransformations-Steeljaw.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|some classic megatron dialogue right there]]
	Steeljaw was part of a team sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to stop a [[Cobra]]-rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]. Steeljaw was killed rather abruptly, being the first victim of Megatron's new [[rail gun]]. {{storylink\|Final Transformations}}		Steeljaw was part of a team sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to stop a [[Cobra]]-rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]. Steeljaw was killed rather abruptly, being the first victim of Megatron's new [[rail gun]]. {{storylink\|Final Transformations}}
			{{-}}

	====''Classics''====		====''Classics''====

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

			:[[File:StripedSteeljawVariant.jpg\|upright=.66\|thumb\|left\|You'd be better off trying Loch Ness.]]
	: There is a notable [[Variant\|variation]] concerning Steeljaw's weapons. The initial releases have gold-colored chrome, while later (and more common) versions have silver-chromed weapons.		: There is a notable [[Variant\|variation]] concerning Steeljaw's weapons. The initial releases have gold-colored chrome, while later (and more common) versions have silver-chromed weapons.

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

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