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''Cliffjumper'' something something toys something something.
[[File:G1boxart-Cliffjumper.jpg|upright=2.33|thumb|Good news: With 2024's ''Missing Link'' Cliff, you can finally recreate this pose!]]
'''Cliffjumper''' has a lot of toys. Although none of them are traitors, a large number of them are red [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebees]].


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1 Cliffjumper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For 28 years, this was his only toy that wasn't a Bumblebee redeco or retool.]]
[[File:G1 Cliffjumper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For 28 years, this was his only toy that wasn't a Bumblebee redeco or retool.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984/1985)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984 / 1985)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''13'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''13'''
:Part of the original 1984 range of Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]]s, Cliffjumper began life as a ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' "MC-04 #01 [[Wikipedia:Porsche 924|Porsche 924 Turbo]]", a [[super deformed]] "[[Choro-Q|Penny Racer]]"-style representation of the real car. Though broadly similar in construction to [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Bumblebee]] and commonly called a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of him by fans, Cliffjumper is actually an entirely different mold that just uses the same transformation scheme. This confusion was not helped by the fact that both Cliffjumper and Bumblebee were released in both red and yellow during the first two years of the Generation 1 toyline; a move designed to "make the line look bigger" according to former [[Hasbro]] R&D Vice President [[George Dunsay]].<ref name="dunsay">[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging artist)}}
 
: Part of the original 1984 range of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' Autobot [[Mini-Vehicle]]s, Cliffjumper began life as the [[super deformed]] "[[Choro-Q|Penny Racer]]"-style ''[[Micro Change]]'' "MC-04 #01 [[Porsche]] {{w|Porsche 924|924 Carrera GT}}" - although, in reality; most of his design traits are based on the later Porsche 924 Carrera GTR racecar model, with only his hood scoop being closer to the Turbo. Though broadly similar in construction to [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Bumblebee]] and commonly called a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of him by fans, Cliffjumper is actually an entirely different mold that just uses the same [[transformation]] scheme. This confusion was not helped by the fact that both Cliffjumper and Bumblebee were released in both red and yellow during the first two years of the Generation 1 toyline; a move designed to "make the line look bigger" according to former [[Hasbro]] R&D Vice President [[George Dunsay]].<ref name="dunsay">[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]</ref>
 
:[[File:G1-toy Bumper.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|''Technically'' also Cliffjumper. We ''dare'' official fiction to use this body as such.]]
: A yellow version of the ''Micro Change'' "MC-04 Mini CAR Robo 02 Familia 1500XG" mold was also available packaged on Cliffjumper cards through 1984, albeit in ''way'' smaller numbers than either of the normal color variants. As an entirely different mold, the fandom treated this toy not as a variant of Cliffjumper, but rather as a separate character they christened "[[Bumper (G1)#Toys|Bumper]]", which would get officially recognized as a new character decades later. The mold did not continue forward into 1985 as the normal Cliffjumpers did.


:In 1984, Cliffjumper and the other Mini Vehicles came packaged in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]; in 1985, they were switched to come in [[robot mode]], a change preceded by the addition of a picture of their vehicle modes to the front of their cards. The same year, the Autobot [[insignia]] on Cliffjumper's roof/chest was replaced with a heat-activated [[rubsign]]. Later in 1985, Cliffjumper and the Mini-Vehicles came packaged with [[Mini-spy|Mini-spies]].
: In 1984, Cliffjumper and the other Mini Vehicles came packaged in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]; in 1985, they were switched to come in [[robot mode]], a change preceded by the addition of a picture of their vehicle modes to the front of their cards. The same year, the Autobot [[insignia]] on Cliffjumper's roof/chest was replaced with a heat-activated [[rubsign]]. Later in 1985, Cliffjumper and the Mini-Vehicles came packaged with [[Mini-spy|Mini-spies]].


:This mold was also used to make [[Carrera (G1)|Carrera]] (see below), and was [[retool]]ed to make [[Hubcap (G1)#Generation 1|Hubcap]].
: When he was released in Japan in 1985, "Cliff" came in a small box rather than a card. He was available in both red and yellow, both versions having the rubsign rather than the foil faction symbol.


:A yellow version of the [[Microman|Microchange]] "MC-04 Mini CAR Robo 02 Familia 1500XG" mold was also available packaged on Cliffjumper cards. As an entirely different mold, this toy was not regarded as a variant of Cliffjumper, but rather as a separate character that the fandom christened "[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]".
: Cliffjumper was also sold in several countries south of the US in a wide variety of colors, which are covered in individual entries below (simply to keep this entry from getting too cluttered).


::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-cliffjumper/32/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Cliffjumper at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ListenNFun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
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*'''Cliffjumper''' (Listen 'n Fun, 1985)
[[File:ListenNFun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Release me from the shackles of this blister pack at once, you traitor!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (''Listen 'n Fun'', 1985)}}</ul>
 
: Cliffjumper was packaged with an audio cassette featuring the story "[[Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)|Sun Raid]]" as part of Hasbro's multi-brand ''[[Listen 'n Fun]]'' subline. Most of the toys packaged with this cassette were the yellow variant mentioned above, but exceptions do exist (see photo at right).
 
: As the other known ''Listen 'n Fun'' releases—including [[Tripwire (G.I. Joe)|Tripwire]] for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' and "Ember" for ''[[My Little Pony]]''—had ''intentional'' deco changes from their original releases, it is possible that Cliffjumper becoming yellow was intentional as well.
 
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)}}</ul>
 
: When he was released in Mexico by [[IGA]], Cliffjumper came in five decoes: both the original red and yellow, as well as blue, white, and flat silver. The white and silver variations are especially notable (and significantly rarer), as they have red-painted faces.
 
: Years later, large numbers of Mexican Transformers somehow made it to various European markets.
 
: It is ''possible'' that the two red-faced Cliffjumpers are actually IGA's version of [[Hubcap (G1)#IGA|Hubcap]]. In 1986, IGA released first-year Mini Vehicle molds in colors resembling their '86 Hasbro/Takara [[retool]]s on cards for those characters, and [[:File:ToyFair1986-TFpage01a-TailgateHubCap.jpg|early Hasbro production photos of Hubcap]] show him in white with a red face. Unfortunately, still-carded samples of these two variants have yet to surface and confirm this theory.
 
: (See why we didn't want all this in the first Cliffjumper entry? And we're not done yet...)
 
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[[File:Estrela-Carrera.jpg|thumb|Hey, they finally got my vehicle mode suffix right!|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Carrera''' (Robocar, 1985)}}</ul>
 
: Cliffjumper was released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985 as the Robocar "Carrera" (pronounced "ka-HEY-ra") - this time featuring a more accurate vehicle mode name! - and was initially available in two color schemes: his original red and black (albeit using a more vibrant shade of plastic), and metallic gold and black.


:Cliffjumper was packaged with an audio cassette featuring the story "[[Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)|Sun Raid]]" as part of Hasbro's multi-brand [[Listen 'n Fun]] subline. Most of the toys packaged with this cassette were the yellow variant mentioned above, but exceptions do exist (see photo at right). As the other known Listen 'n Fun releases—including [[Tripwire (G.I. Joe)|Tripwire]] for ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' and "Ember" for ''[[My Little Pony]]''—had ''intentional'' deco changes from their original releases, it is likely that Cliffjumper becoming yellow was intentional as well.
: Rather than having Autobot symbols, both are decorated with the thin tech-detail sticker from the original Takara ''Micro Change'' versions of the toy, and the kneecap sticker from [[Salt-Man Z]] on the back of the head-plate (replacing the ''Micro Change'' Japanese-text sticker). The raised "DUNLOP" branding on the tires was also removed, a change also present on the Estrela versions of the similarly-engineered [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Estrela|Volks / Bumblebee]] and [[Sedan (Robocar)|Sedan]] molds.
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[[File:G1toy gold carrera.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Carrera''' (Robocar, 1985)


:Cliffjumper was released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985 as the Robocar, "Carrera", and was initially available in two color schemes: his original red and black, and metallic gold and black, both decorated with a new thin tech-detailing sticker on their chests. Later, Estrela released blue and white versions of Carrera sporting the new "[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]" faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Carrera is considered to be a [[Carrera (G1)|separate character]] from Cliffjumper. As such, whether or not the earlier red and gold Carrera toys should then be considered versions of Cliffjumper, or versions of this different character, could be debated endlessly.
: Later, Estrela released blue and white versions of Carrera sporting the new "[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]" faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Carrera is considered to be a [[Carrera (G1)|separate character]] from Cliffjumper.


::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=goldcliff More information on gold Cliffjumper/Carrera at TF-1.com]
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=goldcliff More information on gold Cliffjumper/Carrera at TF-1.com]
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{{anchor|AntexCarrera}}
[[File:AntexCarerra.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Carrera''' (Robocar, 1985)


:The aforementioned white version of Carrera was released in Argentina by [[Antex]] in 1985, along with a new green redeco; the toys' cardback depicts the original golden version as well, but it is believed this was merely photography of an Estrela toy, and that the golden figure was never sold in Argentina. As these releases of Carrera are not "Optimus"-aligned, bearing the earlier thin tech-detail decal, the question can be again raised over whether or not they represent Cliffjumper, or the separate character of Carrera. Whatever the case, these versions have much higher availability on the secondary market over their Estrela predecessors.
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[[File:G1-toy Cliffjumper-Antex.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
{{anchor|KeychainCJ}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Carrera''' (Robocar, 1985)}}</ul>
 
: The aforementioned white version of Carrera was released in Argentina by [[Antex]] in 1985, along with a new green redeco, both sporting the Estrela stickers and "DUNLOP"-less tires. Later releases of the green version have been found with a different chest sticker: a large yellow paper decal that also appears on some Antex releases of [[Windcharger (G1)#Antex|"Camaro" (aka Windcharger)]].
 
: The card photography shows both the red and golden versions of the toy, but it is believed this was merely a holdover from the Estrela-designed packaging, and that neither coloration was ever sold in Argentina.
 
: These toys are more readily available on the secondary market than their Estrela predecessors. They also have lower quality control.
 
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)}}</ul>
 
: As far as foreign Mini Vehicle variants go, the Venezuelan release of Cliffjumper by [[Rubiplas]] is pretty tame. He came in both the Hasbro red and yellow versions, and retains the Hasbro stickers. However, his head lacks both the silver paint on his face, and the [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome silver]] on the "plate" part of the head, leaving it as black plastic.
 
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[[File:Lynsa-CliffjumperOrange.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Peach version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini Vehicle, 1987)}}</ul>
 
: Manufactured by [[Peru]]vian company [[Lynsa]] and sold in Peru and [[Chile]], this version of Cliffjumper is similar to the Rubiplas release, lacking any paint or chrome, but this version also has plastic tires instead of rubber. So far, two different colorations have been confirmed: the original red-and-black color scheme (albeit in a more saturated tone), and peachy-orange-and-black. It is claimed that there may be ''six'' different versions of Peruvian Cliffjumper all told, with the four others being unique to that market, but no one has been able to find and confirm the others so far.
 
: As with the other Lynsa Minicars, this Cliffjumper is incredibly fragile, with his arms in particular being very prone to breakage. As such, given the rarity of this toy, whatever few copies of it still exist should be handled with ''exceptional'' care.
 
{{note|Peruvian company BASA (which eventually changed to HUDE) apparently also (briefly) sold ''Transformers'' in Peru, but these were straight imports of Hasbro Mini Vehicles with a company sticker applied to the packaging.}}
 
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[[File:G1toy cliffjumper keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's protecting your keys from traitors.]]
[[File:G1toy cliffjumper keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's protecting your keys from traitors.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Keychain Mini-Vehicle, 2001/2003/2007)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Keychain Mini-Vehicle, 2001 / 2003 / 2007)}}</ul>


:Released in the US by [[Fun4All]] at the same time as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Keychain|"keychain" Bumblebee]], this is a slight retooling of the first Cliffjumper toy, with an added loop to the back bumper for a keychain attachment.
: A keychain version of Cliffjumper was released by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Though based on the original toy, this is an entirely new set of molds, with a number of small differences throughout (minor proportion differences and generally softer edges), but the most immediately obvious one is the small plastic ring added to the rear bumper to accommodate the chain. The tech-detailing sticker behind his head was replaced by a second Autobot insignia sticker like [[Hubcap (G1)#Toys|Hubcap]] has.


: In 2003, Takara released all four of the keychain Minibots (Cliffjumper, Bumblebee, [[Windcharger (G1)#keychain|Windcharger]], and [[Brawn (G1)#keychain|Brawn]]) for the Japanese market in both their original decos, and in an [[exclusive]] all-black coloration. As the boxes are [[blindpacking|blind-packed boxes]], you don't know if you've got a black variant until you open 'er up.
: In 2003, Takara released all four of the keychain Minibots (Cliffjumper, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Keychain|Bumblebee]], [[Windcharger (G1)#keychain|Windcharger]], and [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Keychain|Brawn]]) as [[7-Eleven]] [[exclusive]]s. They came in [[blindpacking|blind-packed boxes]] so you don't know which one you got until you open 'er up, plus each one could also come in a "[[Chase figure|chase]]" all-black version exclusive to this release.  The black deco was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Black Cliff|an evil clone]] of Cliffjumper.


: Early in 2007, [[Hasbro]] re-released the "keychain" Mini-Vehicles for the US under the "[[Heroes of Cybertron]]" sub-line, which popped up in stores like [[Walmart]], as well as smaller chains like the original releases.
: All four keychains were re-released in 2007 under the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' banner by [[Basic Fun]] (Fun4All having gone bankrupt in 2004). Sold on new cardbacks with the ''Heroes'' look, these releases are functionally identical to the originals (just the company stamping has changed) except for the actual chain part, which is a different style with an additional black plastic tab attached.


:This version of the mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Tap-Out (G1)#Toys|Tap-Out]].
: This version of the mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Tap-Out (Universe)#Toys|Tap-Out]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on keychain Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on keychain Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:AlternatorsCliffjumperDesign.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:AlternatorsCliffjumperDesign.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Cliffjumper'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper'''}}</ul>
 
:One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with Cliffjumper as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|at that time]], and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese book, ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]''.
:One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with Cliffjumper as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|at that time]], and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese book, ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]''.
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===Titanium Series===
===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Floating-head Cliffjumper.]]
[[File:Titanium bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Floating-head Cliffjumper.]]
*''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)}}</ul>
**''Accessories:'' Unknown, likely display stand
:*''Accessories'': ??? (likely display stand)
 
:Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His [[alternate mode]] was the saucer-like car seen in Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' series, which was based on Bumblebee's Cybetronian vehicle mode in the original cartoon. An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately, these never made it into production.


: Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His [[alternate mode]] was the saucer-like car seen in Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' series, which was based on Bumblebee's Cybertronian vehicle mode in the original cartoon. An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately, these never made it into production.
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===Classics===
===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics Cliffjumper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|What goes around...]]]]
[[File:Classics Cliffjumper toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|What goes around...]]]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2006/2007)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2006/2007)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': "Wave Crusher" trailer
:*''Accessories'': "Wave Crusher" trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}


:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Cliffjumper is a red, silver, gray and black [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' Bumblebee toy, transforming into a small sports coupe of made-up model and towing a small trailer with a non-removable jet-ski. This "[[Wave Crusher]]" trailer/jet-ski transforms into a flight-pack that clips onto Cliffjumper's back.
: Released in the third wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxes, Cliffjumper is a red, silver, gray, and black [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee toy]], transforming into a small sports coupe of made-up model and towing a small trailer with a non-removable jet-ski. This "[[Wave Crusher]]" trailer/jet-ski transforms into a flight-pack that clips onto Cliffjumper's back.


:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Bug Bite (G1)#Timelines|Bug Bite]].
: This figure was the first instance of redecoing a Bumblebee toy into Cliffjumper without producing a new head, instead simply recoloring the original Bumblebee head, which would become common procedure for a good handful of Cliffjumper toys to follow. Incidentally, this would also make Classics Cliffjumper into one of the earliest pioneers of [[IP infringing item#Upgrade kits|"third party" upgrade kits]], with various companies producing alternative fan-made replacement heads that more accurately match his original design.
 
:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Timelines|Bug Bite]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Classics Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Classics Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Cliff.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's small and inaccurate, but you still want it.]]
[[File:Henkei-toy Cliff.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's small and inaccurate, but you still want it.]]
*'''Minibot Attack Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Attack Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-18'''
:*''ID number'': '''C-18'''


:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Cliffjumper is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe (2008)]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Bumblebee]], transforming into a modern hatchback of indeterminate (likely made-up) design.
: Released in the eighteenth wave of Takara's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' toyline, Cliff is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Bumblebee]], transforming into a modern hatchback of indeterminate (likely made-up) design. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly as, his [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]].


: He was only available in a three-piece set with [[Brawn (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Brawn]] and the inappropriately-included [[Beachcomber (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Beachcomber]].
:Care must be taken while rolling the vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.
 
: He was only available in a three-piece set with [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Gong]] and the inappropriately-included [[Beachcomber (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Beachcomber]]. During the set's initial reveal, the Legends Class Bumblebee toy was in his place (as a placeholder), causing some confusion that Takara will release another Bumblebee toy. And furthermore; Cliff's stock photo features black tires instead of light grey, but it was amended in the packaging art.
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===Alternity===
===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity Cliffjumper toy.jpg|thumb|Being a [[retool]] is still lame...|upright=1.66]]
[[File:Alternity Cliffjumper toy.jpg|thumb|Being a [[retool]] is still lame...|upright=1.66]]
*'''Cliff''' (2009)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliff [Supreme Red Pearl]''' (2009)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-03'''
:*''ID number'': '''A-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "wave-functional pointer guns"
:*''Accessories'': 2 "wave-functional pointer guns"
:Avoiding the straight redeco theme the first time, ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Cliffjumper is a [[retool]] of Bumblebee with a new head, transforming into a 1:32 scale Suzuki Swift, featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.
 
: Part of the fourth wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' series, Cliff is a [[retool]] of "[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble [Champion Yellow]"]] with a new head, transforming into a 1:32-[[scale]] licensed Suzuki Swift, featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors.
 
: In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Cliff/cliff.htm More information on Alternity Cliff at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Cliff/cliff.htm More information on Alternity Cliff at TFU.info]''
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===United===
===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:Unitedtoy cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode''' (Deluxe, 2010)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode''' (Deluxe, 2010)}}</ul>
**''ID number'': '''UN03'''
:*''ID number'': '''UN03'''
**''Accessories'': "Energy gun"
:*''Release date'': [[December 25]], 2010
:*''Accessories'': "Energy gun"


:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' product, Cliffjumper is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper toy]], transforming into a round and compact "Cybertronian courier mode". He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either mode.
: Part of the first wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' product, Cliffjumper is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper toy]], transforming into a round and compact "Cybertronian courier mode". He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either mode.


:This release features an extensive metallic red paint job (which almost looks magenta under certain lighting conditions) on the car mode panels, and on some of the robot mode's parts (such as the head and forearms), replaces the dark gray plastic of the Hasbro release with a lighter tone, and switches the transparent red paint on the wheels with a more opaque, metallic red. The rear portion of his roof features a more separated paint layout than the black paint of the ''Generations'' release, and the base panel his head is on features additional black paint, with both of these giving him a paint layout almost similar to Bumblebee's. In contrast to the final product, early photos of Cliffjumper showed him with pink flip out blades and details rather than yellow, while his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts the wheel coverings beside his feet as red instead of light gray.
:This release features an extensive metallic red paint job (which almost looks magenta under certain lighting conditions) on the car mode panels, and on some of the robot mode's parts (such as the head and forearms), replaces the dark gray plastic of the Hasbro release with a lighter tone, and switches the transparent red paint on the wheels with a more opaque, metallic red. The rear portion of his roof features a more separated paint layout than the black paint of the ''Generations'' release, and the base panel his head is on features additional black paint, with both of these giving him a paint layout almost similar to Bumblebee's. In contrast to the final product, early photos of Cliffjumper showed him with pink flip out blades and details rather than yellow, while his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts the wheel coverings beside his feet as red instead of light gray.
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===Generations===
===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations china import deluxe cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eh, guess you have to start ''somewhere''.]]
[[File:Generations china import deluxe cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, at least it's not a Bumblebee retool this time.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2012)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2012)}}</ul>


:''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Cliffjumper is a retool and minor redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Prime: First Edition|Cliffjumper]], having a new G1-styled head, replacing his red plastic and paint with a darker, metallic shade, and with lighter translucent blue plastic. He transforms into a muscle car that crossbreeds the rear of a Plymouth Barracuda with the front of a Dodge Challenger, and features flip-out triple-barreled blasters in each of his arms that can be swung out to replace his hands. He ''does'' have wrist articulation, but the plastic panels on the outer sides of his arms tend to get in the way, meaning his wrists can only easily rotate up to 90 degrees.
: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Cliffjumper is a retool and minor redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#FE|Prime: First Edition]]'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#First Edition|Cliffjumper]], having a new G1-styled head, replacing his red plastic and paint with a darker, metallic shade, and with lighter translucent blue plastic. He transforms into a muscle car that crossbreeds the rear of a Plymouth Barracuda with the front of a Dodge Challenger, and features flip-out triple-barreled blasters in each of his arms that can be swung out to replace his hands. He ''does'' have wrist articulation, but the plastic panels on the outer sides of his arms tend to get in the way, meaning his wrists can only easily rotate up to 90 degrees.


:Cliffjumper was originally only to be released as part of a big block of toys developed [[exclusive]]ly for release in China and other Hasbro Asia markets. However, [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] picked up Cliffjumper as part of a ''massive'' group of Transformers exclusives for US market release, just in time for the 2012 holiday shopping season.
: Cliffjumper was originally only to be released as part of a big block of toys developed [[exclusive]]ly for release in China and other Hasbro Asia markets (which was myteriously referred to as "[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Exclusives|GDO]]"). However, [[Toys"R"Us]] picked up the whole lot of figures as part of a ''massive'' group of Transformers exclusives for U.S. and Canadian market release, just in time for the 2012 holiday shopping season.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on ''Generations'' Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on ''Generations'' Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Legends-Class-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One step forward, two steps back.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper & Suppressor''' (Legends Class, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''02 / 019'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ion blaster"
: Legends Class Cliffjumper is a redeco of the ''Generations [[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]], transforming from an Earth-style coupe car. He features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] front wheels, back/roof, and hands.
: He comes with [[Suppressor (Generations)|Suppressor]], a redeco of ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Legends Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]]'s partner [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], and an unchanged version of Optimus's [[ion blaster#Generations|ion blaster]], .
:Hasbro's original [[Stock photography|stock photo]] for the figure depicting a hand-painted prototype shows Cliffjumper lacking the ion blaster. The weapon was erroneously depicted in the concurrently published stock photo for Cliffjumper's [[wave]]-mate [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]]/[[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]] two-pack. The card-backs of both two-packs feature edited versions of these photos, with the weapon moved from Nemesis Prime's hand to Cliffjumper's.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreOtoy KreonCliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Ambush''' (2012)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''38781'''
:* ''Pieces'': '''80'''
:* ''Kreons'': Cliffjumper, 3 Vehicons
:* ''Accessories'': Small pistol, energon chest, ATV, "ultimate Dark Energon weapon" cannon part
: Released in the second year of ''[[Kre-O]]'' product, [[Kreon]] Cliffjumper is a buildable brick-based mini-figure, using the same helmet and chest [[tampograph]]s as the [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] Kreon, but cast in red with his horns painted white. Like most sets in this year, he also comes with a bonus blank clear-blue "energon" torso piece.
: He also has a buildable ATV that can be rebuilt into a piece of fiuld artillery.
: The set also included a miniatur watchtower, "spike strip", three Kreon [[Vehicon (Prime)#Kre-O|Vehicons]], and a chunk of an "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]" that could be assembled with parts from other sets released that year.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Kre-OCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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[[File:KreO-Toy CliffjumperCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Cliffjumper's collection of traitor-smelting tools.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''A7314'''
:*''Pieces'': '''46'''
:*''Accessories'': Rack, sniper cannon, bladed staff, blaster backpack, mini-wing backpack, spare hand
: Part of the second assortment of "Custom Kreons", Cliffjumper comes with a buildable parts rack to hang/store his many extra pieces. The plastics of his torso, arms, and legs have a metal-flake sheen, and his similarly-shiny [[tampograph]]s are lifted from [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Custom Kreon Bumblebee]], rather than being based on the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Cliffjumper toy]]. His "normal" helmet and long rifle are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable sniper-cannon (made with the aformentioned chrome rifle), a buildable double-bladed staff, buildable dual-blaster backpack, and the [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack.
: Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store and Chinese-market distribution circles.
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[[File:Kre-O-Class-of-1984-Cliffjumper.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|right|His reaction when he's voted "Most Likely To Die In Future ''Transformers'' Series" instead.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B0090'''
:*''Voted'': Most Fearless
:*''Accessories'': Large rifle
: This version of Cliffjumper has much more detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. Oddly, he's been given a door-wing backpack, despite neither the original toy nor cartoon model having door wings. But hey, spare parts!
: He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". The remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Class of 1984 Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Brick Box''' (2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B2579'''
:*''Pieces'': '''82'''
:* ''Kreons'': Cliffjumper, 3 [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]]
:*''Accessories'': Small pistol, energon torso, ATV, "ultimate Dark Energon weapon" cannon part
:Part of the "red box" line for discount stores in the US like Dollar General and Big Lots, this "[[Brick Box]]" is just the "Decepticon Ambush" set repackaged and sold for a mere $5. Good deal! As with all the Brick Boxes, this set lacks the [[instructions|instruction manual]]. It does retain the decals for the ATV and light post, however.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BSToy-Super Bot Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cranberry Cliffjumper.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Single-pack, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''Super Bot 002'''
:**''Fist strength'': '''960'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''430'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''255'''
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 single-packs, Super Bot Cliffjumper is a [[retool]]/[[redeco]] of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotLauncher|Jump Shot Launcher Bumblebee]], with a new robot mode. He springs up and [[Autotransformation|automatically transforms]] from a sports car into a robot armed with a pistol when his front bumper is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a "Super Bot", he has more lopsided stats, and is cast in translucent red plastic.
:This version of the mold was later redecoed ''back'' into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShot3pack2|another version of Jump Shot Bumblebee]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSSBCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Super Bot Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BSToy-3Pack Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Cliffjumper / Decepticon Brawl / Dirt Boss''' (Multi-pack, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''BP001'''
:**''Fist strength'': '''575'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''605'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''430'''
: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, Flip Shot Cliffjumper is a redeco of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotFlipShot|Flip Shot Bumblebee]], transforming into a muscle car. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. He comes in a three-pack with [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS23Pack|Flip Shot Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Super Bot Dirt Boss]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Flip Shot Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Cliffjumper Construct-Bots.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Scout, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Pieces'': '''45'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
: Part of the third wave of ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Scouts, Cliffjumper is a buildable robo-skeleton that can be augmented with packed-in armor and vehicle pieces, which will allow him to transform into a Cybertronian car. He's cross-compatible with parts from any other ''Construct-Bots'' set, allowing you to build up some impressive/weird bots.
: Per usual with Cliffjumpers, he uses mostly [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]] parts. He includes a recolor of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Smokescreen]]'s rifle.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Bulkhead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bulkhead''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Pieces'': '''15'''
: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Cliffjumper is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Bulkhead, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a redeco of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Bumblebee]]'s.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMBulkhead/bulkhead.htm More information on Bulkhead at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:Transformers-2014-legion-cliffjumper-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just in case you couldn't get the Henkei! 3-pack.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Legion Class, 2015)}}</ul>
: Legion Class Cliffjumper is another redeco of ''Universe'' Legends Class Bumblebee, sporting the minor retool with additional pegs to secure the arms more tightly in vehicle mode first used for the 2012 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] "Dollar Store" release of the sculpt. Unusually for contemporary figures released as part of this assortment, the figure's deco is notably different from the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' version listed above: The gray plastic used for the legs, the crotch and the wheels is replaced with black, the paint operations on the insides of the arms are also changed from gray to black and expanded to cover a section left unpainted on the ''Henkei'' version, the front grille is left unpainted, and the windows are [[tampograph]]ed in a slightly different shade.<ref name="2014legion">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-feedback/1040835-classic-legion-cliffjumper.html Review of 2014 Legion Class Cliffjumper] at TFW2005, including a comparison with ''Henkei'' Cliff.</ref>
:Cliffjumper comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''Generations'' figures, but replaces the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers". Since Cliffjumper and his [[wave]]-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'' toy line]], all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Cliffjumper to be part of that line as well. The [[package art]] used for Cliffjumper is recolored from the package art of ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]], an entirely different sculpt, and was previously also used (in its original colors) for the previous release of the Bumblebee figure this Cliffjumper is redecoed from.
:The wave that contained Cliffjumper has been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian [[Target]] stores.
{{UniverseLegendsBumblebeeMold}}
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Cliff.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Cliffpool? Deadjumper?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliff''' (2015)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''QT-28'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 29], 2015
: Released in the eighth wave of TakaraTomy's adorable ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' line of [[super deformed]] toys, Cliff is a [[retool]] of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-08 Bumble]] with a new head, transforming into stumpy little Daihatsu Copen. As a Bumblebee retool, molded detail on his feet evoke a Volkswagen Beetle's hood.
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Cliffjumper.jpg|upright=1|thumb|A paranoid jerk? Nonsense, just look at that smile!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1, 2'''
:*''Collection'': '''2, 3''' (Series 1), '''1''' (Series 2)
: A redeco of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Bumblebee]], ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Cliffjumper is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a tiny car shaped like the modern version of the Volkswagen Beetle when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped around.
: He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]], available in two cases of the first series, as well as the only case of the second series.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Cliffjumper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An original Cliffjumper mold? That was retooled into Bumblebee? Scandalous!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E7'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''ER EX-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[June 27]], 2020
:*''Accessories'': Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)| [[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept) <ref>{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31|(defunct=)}}</ref>}}
: After years of mostly being a Bumblebee redeco, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Cliffjumper is a cartoon-accurate mold (complete with accurate, non-Bumblebee head; although he does have Bumblebee's biceps), while omitting the Penny Racer aesthetic for his vehicle mode, transforming into a 1980s sports coupe that is strongly reminiscent of his original Porsche 924 alt-mode, though with a front end which resembles that of the {{w|Mitsubishi Starion}}. Cliffjumper also has molded high-performance brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the ''War for Cybertron'' subline, Cliffjumper includes numerous 3 mm posts and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] for attaching other accessories as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer or [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] figure. Undocumented in the instructions, Cliffjumper's ball-jointed neck is actually mounted on a hinge, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation.
: In keeping with his depiction as being rather small in most Transformers media, this figure is much smaller than a typical Deluxe Class and is closer to being a particularly large Legends class-sized figure. The rest of his price-point is made up for with his arsenal, that being [[Cliffjumper's bazooka|a large cannon]] similar to one he briefly used in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", which can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis which can attach under his wheels to form the [[hydrofoil]]s seen in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]". The backend of the cannon can fold out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed, while also being usable as a melee weapon. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder, meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Similarly, his [[partformer|detaching]] car trunk can either be put into the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other.
:The promotional renders and early product samples showcased at conventions showed his weapons and skis being silver, while the final product had them cast in black plastic (with the guns being painted silver except for their handles). The majority of Cliffjumper is molded in black plastic with a generous coating of red paint. His forearms and most of his head appear to be the only pieces molded in red plastic.
:Similar to the first release of Starscream from the [[War for Cybertron: Siege|previous line]], Cliffjumper uses the movie variant of the Autobot insignia, rather than the traditional design. Due to the transformation engineering, the insignia is hidden away in robot mode, with no secondary insignia to display.
:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Cliffjumper's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Cliffjumper's piece of the map contains a labeled entry point to the "[[Dead Universe|DEAD UNIVERSE]]".
:His [[glass gas]] blaster was sold separately as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]].
:In Japan, Cliffjumper was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
:Cliffjumper was retooled with a new head into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations Selects|Hubcap]] and [[Bug Bite (G1)#Generations Selects|Bug Bite]], ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Goldbug]], ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide|Bumblebee]], and more extensively retooled into ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]], a reverse to the traditional norm.
{{WFCEarthriseCliffjumperMold}}
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-MP-Cliffjumper.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"I've got my release date dead center in my viewfinder!" ''(misses)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliff''' (<s>Unknown, possibly sometime between 2019 and 2022</s>)}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'':  N/A
:*''Accessories'': Neutral face, Smiling face, Bazooka, Photon rifle
: Begining in July 2021, [[prototype|prototypes]], both test shots and pre-production samples, of a ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Cliffjumper toy began to enter the aftermarket. The design is a heavy [[retool]] of MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]], only retaining the legs, hands, and certain internal structural components. Based on what has been found across the varying prototypes, this figure was to have included at least one alternative face (which featured him smiling), the bazooka that he used in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", and the [[Photon rifle]] he wielded in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]" and "[[Traitor (episode)|Traitor]]".
: To date, neither Takara nor Hasbro have commented on this figure, nor has there ever been a retailer listing found. In the years following this Cliffjumper's sudden appearance, a handful of rumors have popped up that may explain the reasons for its cancellation. One particularly notable rumor is the idea that the [[Mold#Lost molds|mold was lost]] (alongside the molds for his moldmate Bumblebee, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy Ver.3.0]], and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-47 Hound]]) after Takara pulled out of the factory that was to produce it, due to the severe QC issues that plagued Hound. This particular theory has been backed by the fact that neither MP-45 nor MP-47 have seen any kind of reissue or redeco, and the redecos of MP-44 have minor molding differences and heavily lack in accessories.
: It has also been speculated that, like the [[Unreleased toy|unreleased]] ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Notes|Jazz]], this Cliffjumper remains in limbo because [[Porsche]] denied the license at the time the prototype was produced. However, several factors make this unlikely. Unlike Alternators Jazz, Takara had produced the molds required for this figure, and was seemingly well into pre-production before the figure's cancellation. If Takara were to have required the Porsche license, it is highly unlikely that they would have reached this point before acquiring it, as the tooling costs alone would be staggering. There is also the fact that later Cliffjumper figures that use the Penny Racer styled altmode, such as ''[[Missing Link]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]], are unlicensed, casting doubt on the idea that Takara would have felt the need to license this equally cartoonish, and somewhat generic, approximation of his Porsche 924 altmode. The prototypes themselves are also lacking in any kind of Porsche branding, a rarity for licensed figures. 
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[[File:TFGenerations Legends Cliffjumper with Suppressor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One step forward, two steps back.]]
*'''Cliffjumper & Suppressor''' (Legends Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'':
**''Accessories'': Suppressor Mini-Con, ion blaster


:Legends Class Cliffjumper is a redeco of ''Generations'' ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]]. He comes with [[Suppressor (Generations)|Suppressor]], a redeco of ''Generations'' ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GenerationsLegends|Optimus Prime]]'s partner [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], and an unchanged version of the [[ion blaster#Generations|ion blaster]] originally available with the aforementioned Optimus Prime figure.
===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
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[[File:buzzworthycliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Cloutworthy Cliffjumper.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
:*''Movie'': ''The Transformers: The Movie''
:*''ID number'': '''86-13BB'''
:*''Accessories'': Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk, "[[Moonbase One]] Destruction" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]],  [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (backdrop artist)}}
 
:Released in the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line as part of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line up, Cliffjumper is a redeco of the ''Earthrise'' toy above, replacing the translucent windshield with light blue opaque plastic and giving him the [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] gray and black arms and legs. Unlike the original ''Earthrise'' figure Cliffjumper is (mostly) cast in his intended colors as opposed to being made of black plastic painted red, greatly reducing the risk of paint chipping and scratching the original suffered from (mind the forearms, though). He now also sports two Autobot [[insignia]]; one on his hood, the other on his roof. Both insignia use the Generation 1 design, rather than the live-action film design that the ''Earthrise'' toy had. Additionally, Cliffjumper's bazooka has been repainted into a metallic blue to [[:File:Cliffgun.JPG|emulate]] the original animation.
 
:Both [[:File:Early-Buzzworthy-Cliffjumper-deco.jpg|the early stock images]] used on retail websites and stock renders on the back of the box, show Cliffjumper's windows cast in transparent blue plastic.
{{WFCEarthriseCliffjumperMold}}
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===''Missing Link''===
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-04-Cliff.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Masterpiece'' prototype dies so the ''Missing Link'' toy could walk.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliff''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-04'''
:*''Accessories'': Bazooka, Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name=Gens24>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewhironorikobayashi.html Interview] with [[Hironori Kobayashi]] on the ''[[Missing Link]]'' toyline for ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'' translated at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref>, [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)<ref name="Gens25">''[[Transformers Generations 2025]]''</ref>, [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}
 
:Commemorating the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Missing Link]]'' Cliff is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' figure. Like said original figure, Cliff re-uses the same basic transformation scheme as his wave-mate, ''Missing Link'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]], this time by way of being a direct retool of Bumble; per TakaraTomy's product description, Cliff uses roughly 80% new tooling to give Cliff his distinct "penny-racer" style Porsche 924 alt-mode. Like the rest of the ''Missing Link'' line, Cliff takes advantage of modern toy engineering advances to give his mechanics a notable overhaul, enabling ''much'' more [[articulation]] compared to the original, including shoulders, elbows, knees, "neck" rotation, outward leg motion, and an ankle tilt.
 
: Cliff also comes with two shiny metallic weapons: in addition to a [[Photon rifle]] ([[:File:Cliffjumper wielding photon rifle(G1).jpeg|being the weapon he held]] in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]" and "[[Traitor (episode)|Traitor]]", itself reused from [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]'s model, rather than simply reusing Bumble's pistol) he also has [[Cliffjumper's bazooka|a bazooka]], directly modeled after the one seen in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". Also packed in with Cliff are a collector's card and a sticker sheet, which lets you choose to display Cliff with either the standard Autobot insignia or the noticeably stretched version seen on his original package art. Like all other ''Missing Link'' releases, Cliff and all his pack-ins are neatly inserted in a polystyrene tray.
 
:''Missing Link'' Cliff was officially revealed in early May 2024, and shortly afterward went up for pre-order on Japanese retail sites for a November 2024 release.
 
: Unlike Bumble who is licensed, Cliff does not feature a Porsche logo on the back of the packaging.
 
:*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/c-04 Official TakaraTomy website of ''Missing Link'' Cliff]
 
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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-09-Cliff-Anime-Color.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not only I could walk, but I can see, too!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Hero Set''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''C-09'''
:*''Accessories'': Bazooka, Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}, [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)<ref name="Gens25"/>
 
:''Missing Link'' "Cliff (Anime Type)" is a [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] redeco of the above figure, with blue eyes, gray limbs, and transparent blue windshields. He features a [[rubsign]] on the bottom of his right foot. Cliff comes with his rifle and bazooka, now light gray instead of chromed, and a collector card.


:Hasbro's original [[Stock photography|stock photo]] for the figure depicting a hand-painted prototype (which also happens to be the image currently on this wiki) shows Cliffjumper lacking the weapon that was originally ''Generations'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GenerationsLegends|''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]]'s ion cannon. Instead, the weapon was depicted in the concurrently published stock photo for Cliffjumper's [[wave]]-mate [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]]/[[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]] two-pack, which ''doesn't'' actually include the weapon. Both two-packs have the versions of these photos featured on the back of their respective packaging edited, with the weapon moved from Nemesis Prime's hand to Cliffjumper's.
:Cliff (Anime Type) only comes in the "Cybertron Hero Set" alongside the similarly changed [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MissingLinkHero|Bumble (Anime Type)]].
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Deluxe-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Tra-la-laa!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': blaster


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:The second ([[#BW8613|technically]]) ''[[Studio Series]]'' Cliffjumper is a retool of the line's [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Studio Series|86-29 Bumblebee]], transforming into a Penny Racer-proportioned approximation of a Porsche 924 Carrera GTR like his original toy and cartoon appearances. He comes with a blaster based on one he uses in the episode "[[Traitor (episode)|Traitor]]" (itself reused from [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage's]] model), that can be pegged onto the back of both modes.
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Legion Class, 2015)


:Transformers Generations Legion Class Cliffjumper is yet another redeco of Universe Legends Class Bumblebee. The toy was virtually identical to the Henkei toy.
:Like Bumbleblee, Cliffjumper ends up with two Autobot [[insignia]]—one in the middle of his roof (cartoon-accurate for robot mode) and one off-centre on the hood (accurate for vehicle mode), and his windows are black instead of a screen-accurate blue to maintain consistency with portions of the windows that are made of black unpaintable plastic, though this does make the vehicle mode more closely resemble the [[#The Transformers|original toy]]. Unfortunately, the limitations of the mold layout also result in the black and light grays of his pelvis and legs being inverted compared to his cartoon design, while his gray shoulder hinges noticeably stand out against his red vehicle mode. Curiously, his render shows him with a unique black pelvis part not seen on any previous use of the mold, although the final physical toy uses the Bumblebee crotch tooling.


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:Cliffjumper was revealed on [[April 24]], 2026. This mold was also used to make [[Bumper (G1)#Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'' Bumper]].
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
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[[File:Mcdonalds cliffjumper.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Mcdonalds cliffjumper.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (1985)
*'''Cliffjumper''' (1985)
:Non-poseable, non-transforming figurines of Cliffjumper and three of his Mini-Vehicle chums (Bumblebee, [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and Brawn) made up the very first line of Transformers [[List of Transformers restaurant promotions|Happy Meal toys]]. Alas, the figures did not see a full release, and were only test-marketed in St. Louis, Missouri. The two-tone figures were available in a variety of colour variations, with at least six different combinations for each of the four characters: in addition to his traditional red and black, Cliffjumper is known to have been available in green and black, blue and black, blue and red, black and red, and cyan and black.
:Non-poseable, non-transforming figurines of Cliffjumper and three of his Mini-Vehicle chums (Bumblebee, [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and Brawn) made up the very first line of Transformers [[List of Transformers restaurant promotions|Happy Meal toys]]. Alas, the figures did not see a full release, and were only test-marketed in St. Louis, Missouri. The two-tone figures were available in a variety of colour variations, with at least six different combinations for each of the four characters: in addition to his traditional red and black, Cliffjumper is known to have been available in green and black, blue and black, blue and red, black and red, and cyan and black.


::*''[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/artifacts/featuredart3.html More information on Happy Meal Bumblebee at the TF Artifacts List]''
::*''[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/artifacts/featuredart3.html More information on Happy Meal Cliffjumper at the TF Artifacts List]''
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===Transformers Milk Caramel===
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Caramel cliffjumper.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Caramel cliffjumper.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cliff''' (1985)
*'''Cliff''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Cliffjumper was released as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s earliest [[candy toy]] line, ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]''. Based more on his toy than his animation model, Cliffjumper came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in various colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green and orange.


===Transformers Choco===
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—of Cliffjumper was released as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s earliest [[candy toy]] line, ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]''. Based more on his toy than his animation model, Cliffjumper came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in various colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange.
 
===''Transformers Choco''===
*'''Cliff''' (1985)
*'''Cliff''' (1985)
:A small solid-color, transforming snap-together model kit of Cliffjumper was released as part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys.
:A small solid-color, transforming snap-together model kit of Cliffjumper was released as part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys.
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===Estrela===
[[File:Carrera-JogoDosTransformers.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Jogo dos Transformers''' (1985)
:A tiny generic red car representing "Carrera" (Cliffjumper per his original toy name in Brazil) was included as a pawn in [[Estrela]]'s ''[[Jogo dos Transformers]]'' board game. He is not directly named, simply being called the "carrinho vermelho" (little red car) in the game's instructions, but his identity is revealed as a pair of cards featuring art of his original toy in vehicle mode are also included. He comes with a small sticker that's placed on the bottom of the car representing his robot mode, thus allowing him to roughly "transform" by being placed vertically - a little bit like what [[Robot Powered Machines]] would do about a pair of decades later.
:This same car was recolored to represent [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Estrela|Volks (AKA Bumblebee)]], [[Windcharger_(G1)#Estrela|Camaro (AKA Windcharger)]], and [[Sedan (Robocar)|Sedan]] in the same board game.
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*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Defeat Dinosaurer Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
*'''Defeat Dinosaurer Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
:Cliffjumper was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Cliffjumper was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Cliffjumper was available as part of a 9-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
:Cliffjumper was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Cliffjumper was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Cliffjumper was available as part of a 9-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.


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**''Decoy number:'' '''28'''
**''Decoy number:'' '''28'''


:The Cliffjumper figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (28, in Cliffjumper's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].
:The Cliffjumper figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (28, in Cliffjumper's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Decoy Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Decoy Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMCliffjumper.JPG|thumb]]
[[File:Titanium-toy RMCliffjumper.JPG|thumb|Dead Red.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Robot Master, 2006)
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand


:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Cliffjumper was to be a redeco of "Robot Masters" Bumblebee, a 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue. He would have had joints at the waist, neck and shoulders, plus a removable pistol and an Autobot-sigil display stand. Due to the cancelation of the ''Titanium'' line, this product never saw release.
:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Cliffjumper was to be a redeco of "Robot Masters" Bumblebee, a 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue. He would have had joints at the waist, neck, and shoulders, plus a removable pistol and an Autobot-sigil display stand. Due to the cancelation of the ''Titanium'' line, this product never saw release.
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===Robot Heroes===
===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Hero Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|Cutest bloodthirsty traitor-tracker EVER.]]
[[File:Robot Hero Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|Cutest bloodthirsty traitor-tracker EVER.]]
*'''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (Figure Multi-pack, 2007)
*'''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
 
:Cliffjumper is a red, gray and black redeco of the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|Bumblebee]] figure, with swivel articulation at the neck and shoulders.
 
: He was initially only available in the [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] "Decepticon Sneak Attack" five-pack, along with "Supermetal" versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Megatron]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#RH5pack|Hologram Mirage]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Skywarp]].


:Cliffjumper is a red, gray and black redeco of the ''Robot Heroes'' Bumblebee toy. He was initially only available in the Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] "Decepticon Sneak Attack" five-pack along with "Supermetal" versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], a clear-plastic [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. He could later be purchased as part of the blind-packed series of single ''Robot Heroes'' figures available in the United Kingdom and Malaysia.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHWMCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Robot Heroes Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHWMCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Robot Heroes Cliffjumper at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|RHBlindpack}}
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Single-pack, 2008)
 
: In some countries outside of North America, Cliffjumper was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===Mini-Bust===
===Mini-Bust===
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===Tiny Titans===
===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Cliffjumper''' (2013)
{{charstubtoys}}
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:Tiny titans cliff.jpg|thumb|Shouldn't have missed you mean!!]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''12/12'''
**''Number'': '''12/12'''
{{charstubtoys}}
 
:Part of the initial assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Cliffjumper is a very small, minimally-painted soft-plastic figure of him aiming a ridiculously large blaster, calling back to the scene from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
 
: He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:SDCC2018Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1C: Convention Pack 2018'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T02'''
**''Stars: ''8
:Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior was one of the preview cards for the Transformers Trading Card Game and was available alongside [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]], Strategic Seeker, as well as the battle cards All-Out Attack and Tandem Targeting System in an exclusive pack available initially at SDCC 2018, and later briefly on Hasbro Toy Shop.
 
:The artwork on the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile card game
 
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[[File:EECliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
*'''Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior''' (2019)
**'''Wave 1: Energon Edition'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T02/T06'''
**''Stars: ''8
Released as part of the TCG's Wave 1: Energon Edition, this card is a reprint of the Convention Pack 2018 Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior. Printed on semi-transparent plastic instead of a normal Character Card, this version features new art by [[Dan Khanna]].
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|If only [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] was included, Cliff's pose would actually have some meaning.]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 1 Cliffjumper is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
 
:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]]. This mold was later redecoed as Series 2 [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#NanoMetalfigs2|Bumblebee]].
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===Threezero===
[[File:Threezero-MDLX-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Red Bumblebee's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|dynasty]] grows by one.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (MDLX, 2023)
**''Known designers:'' Kelvin Sau
**''Accessories:'' one "Laser Blaster", one alternate masked head, three pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, posed)
:A new-head retool of [[Threezero]]'s [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Threezero|MDLX Bumblebee]], Cliffjumper is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Cliffjumper is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like ''Figma'' and ''S.H. Figuarts''. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and heads, with the alternate visored face specifically resembling Bumblebee's G1 toy. The three pairs of hands he comes with are relaxed splayed-open hands, closed fists, and posed hands meant to hold his included Laser Blaster (which in turn is based on Bumblebee's pistol used in the cartoon). His back tire is also removable.
 
:While stock photos (at right) show him with the standard Autobot insignia, the final product uses the movie variant instead.
 
:In the Unites States, he is a ''PX Previews'' exclusive.
 
::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformersmdlx-cliffjumper/ More information on MDLX Cliffjumper at Threezero]''
{{Template:MDLXBumblebeeMold}}
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===Mochibots Transformers Plush===
[[File:Cliffmochibots.jpg|thumb|thumbright=1.2|This water bottle has to be some kinda traitor. I'm positive!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mochibots "Transformers" Plush Cliff''' (2023)}}</ul>
:Created under the line of small, cuddly little 'bots, [[Mochibots Transformers Plush|Mochibots]] Cliff is a 5.5 Inch tall, stylized version of the character, featuring rounded shapes and chubbier proportions to make a stuffed representation of Cliffjumper's Sunbow Cartoon Animation model, complete with a circle on the back representing his spare tire. Every detail is made via sewn-on detail, which provides added texture to the finished product, though, as a result, the Autobot insignia seems to be squinting. Cliff's eyes and window detailing are made from a special, sparkly fabric which shimmers a little under light.
 
:Cliffjumper was released as part of the first wave of Mochibots plush toys, alongside Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Shattered Glass Optimus Prime in 2023. This line was exclusive to China and Japan, with almost all of them being locked to Asia via [[amiami|amiami's]] storefront.
 
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===Blokees===
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-02-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 02 - SOS'''
:*''Accessories:'' Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, pistol, Energon cube, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias
 
:Released in the second wave of ''Galaxy Version'' line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Cliffjumper is a roughly 4-inch tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot scout. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Cliffjumper has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases.
 
:Cliffjumper comes with a pair of closed and open hands, an Autobot pistol, a translucent Energon Cube, and a pair of Autobot/Decepticon insignias that can be plugged onto either of the peg holes. The barrel of the pistol is compatible with the blast effects included with other Galaxy Version kits. Cliffjumper also comes with a stand with four studs on top, which he can be plugged into and connected to similar stands.
 
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[[File:Blokees-TF-SV-01-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (Shining Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 01 - Shining Roll Out'''
:*''Accessories:'' Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 pairs of hands (fists/weapon-holding, open-palm), Bazooka, Blast effect, Energon Cube, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias
 
:Released in the first wave of Blokees' ''Shining Version'' line, this version of the ''Galaxy Version'' Cliffjumper kit now features painted translucent eye and chest parts, and a torso frame that lights up upon shaking (or at least just lightly tap some areas on the torso), causing the eyes and the chest window to glow for a limited time. Cliffjumper comes with a bazooka (complete with blast effect) instead of a pistol, a single Energon Cube decoed in purple, and a new, larger figure stand.
 
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[[File:Blokees Defender 07 Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|250px|And I suppose if all your friends became an adorable chibi version of themselves you would too?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (2026)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 07 - Power Of The Beast'''
:*''Pull rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster
 
:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 7th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Cliffjumper (in his Robot Mode) is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated. He also comes with the same blaster introduced in the fifth wave.
 
:This wave (the global version) was first released in Korea's official Blokees Store, before it was available in China and globally.
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===Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series===
[[File:Bishoujo Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|"It doesn't matter what your name is!"]]
*'''Bishoujo Series Transformers Cliffjumper''' (July 2024)
**''Known designers:'' [[Shunya Yamashita]] (artist)
 
:''[[Kotobukiya]] [[Bishoujo Series]]'' Cliffjumper is a repaint and retool of [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series|Bumblebee]] from the same line of PVC figures. Beyond just swapping out Bumblebee's various yellows for Cliffjumper's usual reds, the statue has a new face and the right arm is posed in a flex rather than at her side like the previous figure.
 
:Like Bumblebee, Cliffjumper is attached to a red display base designed after the Autobot insignia.
 
:The figure was a limited release, only available via Kotobukiya's website and at specific events, such as the 2024 Anime Expo convention.
 
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===Auldey===
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gonna crash and ragdoll Kickback unnoticed in his car mode.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kickback + Cliffjumper''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defend Iacon!'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-005'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (1 pair for each), Kickback's blaster, Cliffjumper's Bazooka, Laserbeak, accessories Energon Cube
{{toydesigner|[[Lam Ahtek]]}}
 
:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]'s "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Cliffjumper is a roughly 2-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure. Aside from the extra pairs of open-palm hands, Cliffjumper comes with his signature Bazooka and a back tire piece that the buyer must assemble.
 
:Cliffjumper is released as a 2-pack with [[Kickback_(G1)#Auldey|Kickback]] and [[Laserbeak_(G1)/toys#Auldey|Laserbeak]], while coming with his trading card. As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting the 2-pack.
 
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===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-AMK-Mini-Wave-2-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|300px|Who you're calling Ladybug?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cliffjumper''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 additional pairs of hands (Splayed, Pointing), Bazooka
:Sold as part of the second wave of [[Yolopark]]'s ''AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini'' line, this Cliffjumper kit is, despite sharing appearances with the previous line's Bumblebee, an entirely new tooling. He can only be completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from an extra pair of splayed-open-hand parts, Cliffjumper comes with his signature Bazooka. As with the rest of the kits starting from this wave, he also features some updated articulation points, particularly the double-sided ball-and-socket joint at the waist.
:The gray waist piece appears to be pre-lubricated from inside the socket joint, likely to allow for smoother movement.
:Cliffjumper is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure. The latter lineup had a 19/120 probability of getting him.
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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:MicroChangePorsche.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:MicroChangePorsche.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
*The ''[[Microman]]'' ''[[Micro Change]]'' toy that would become Cliffjumper was also available in light blue. To date, this deco has never been used in ''Transformers''.
*The ''[[Microman]]'' ''[[Micro Change]]'' toy that would become Cliffjumper was also available in light blue. To date, this deco has never been used in ''Transformers'' outside of Mexico.
*Though often a straight redeco of Bumblebee in non-Japanese countries, there has yet to be a Cliffjumper produced by TakaraTomy that is a straight redeco of the same line's Bumblebee.
*Though often a straight redeco of Bumblebee in non-Japanese countries, there has yet to be a Cliffjumper produced by TakaraTomy that is a straight redeco of the same line's Bumblebee.
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Latest revision as of 04:46, 15 May 2026

Good news: With 2024's Missing Link Cliff, you can finally recreate this pose!

Cliffjumper has a lot of toys. Although none of them are traitors, a large number of them are red Bumblebees.

Toys

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The Transformers

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For 28 years, this was his only toy that wasn't a Bumblebee redeco or retool.
  • Cliffjumper (Mini Vehicle, 1984 / 1985)
Part of the original 1984 range of Transformers Autobot Mini-Vehicles, Cliffjumper began life as the super deformed "Penny Racer"-style Micro Change "MC-04 #01 Porsche 924 Carrera GT" - although, in reality; most of his design traits are based on the later Porsche 924 Carrera GTR racecar model, with only his hood scoop being closer to the Turbo. Though broadly similar in construction to Bumblebee and commonly called a redeco/retool of him by fans, Cliffjumper is actually an entirely different mold that just uses the same transformation scheme. This confusion was not helped by the fact that both Cliffjumper and Bumblebee were released in both red and yellow during the first two years of the Generation 1 toyline; a move designed to "make the line look bigger" according to former Hasbro R&D Vice President George Dunsay.[1]
Technically also Cliffjumper. We dare official fiction to use this body as such.
A yellow version of the Micro Change "MC-04 Mini CAR Robo 02 Familia 1500XG" mold was also available packaged on Cliffjumper cards through 1984, albeit in way smaller numbers than either of the normal color variants. As an entirely different mold, the fandom treated this toy not as a variant of Cliffjumper, but rather as a separate character they christened "Bumper", which would get officially recognized as a new character decades later. The mold did not continue forward into 1985 as the normal Cliffjumpers did.
In 1984, Cliffjumper and the other Mini Vehicles came packaged in vehicle mode; in 1985, they were switched to come in robot mode, a change preceded by the addition of a picture of their vehicle modes to the front of their cards. The same year, the Autobot insignia on Cliffjumper's roof/chest was replaced with a heat-activated rubsign. Later in 1985, Cliffjumper and the Mini-Vehicles came packaged with Mini-spies.
When he was released in Japan in 1985, "Cliff" came in a small box rather than a card. He was available in both red and yellow, both versions having the rubsign rather than the foil faction symbol.
Cliffjumper was also sold in several countries south of the US in a wide variety of colors, which are covered in individual entries below (simply to keep this entry from getting too cluttered).
The Transformers mold: Cliffjumper

Version 1 (Cliffjumper):

  • 3H ProductionsExpanded Universe Tap-Out


Version 2 (Hubcap):

  • HasbroThe Transformers Hubcap
  • TakaraFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers C-57 Hubcap

Hideaki Yoke
See also: "Bumblejumper"


Release me from the shackles of this blister pack at once, you traitor!
  • Cliffjumper (Listen 'n Fun, 1985)
Cliffjumper was packaged with an audio cassette featuring the story "Sun Raid" as part of Hasbro's multi-brand Listen 'n Fun subline. Most of the toys packaged with this cassette were the yellow variant mentioned above, but exceptions do exist (see photo at right).
As the other known Listen 'n Fun releases—including Tripwire for G.I. Joe and "Ember" for My Little Pony—had intentional deco changes from their original releases, it is possible that Cliffjumper becoming yellow was intentional as well.


  • Cliffjumper (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
When he was released in Mexico by IGA, Cliffjumper came in five decoes: both the original red and yellow, as well as blue, white, and flat silver. The white and silver variations are especially notable (and significantly rarer), as they have red-painted faces.
Years later, large numbers of Mexican Transformers somehow made it to various European markets.
It is possible that the two red-faced Cliffjumpers are actually IGA's version of Hubcap. In 1986, IGA released first-year Mini Vehicle molds in colors resembling their '86 Hasbro/Takara retools on cards for those characters, and early Hasbro production photos of Hubcap show him in white with a red face. Unfortunately, still-carded samples of these two variants have yet to surface and confirm this theory.
(See why we didn't want all this in the first Cliffjumper entry? And we're not done yet...)


Hey, they finally got my vehicle mode suffix right!
  • Carrera (Robocar, 1985)
Cliffjumper was released in Brazil by Estrela in 1985 as the Robocar "Carrera" (pronounced "ka-HEY-ra") - this time featuring a more accurate vehicle mode name! - and was initially available in two color schemes: his original red and black (albeit using a more vibrant shade of plastic), and metallic gold and black.
Rather than having Autobot symbols, both are decorated with the thin tech-detail sticker from the original Takara Micro Change versions of the toy, and the kneecap sticker from Salt-Man Z on the back of the head-plate (replacing the Micro Change Japanese-text sticker). The raised "DUNLOP" branding on the tires was also removed, a change also present on the Estrela versions of the similarly-engineered Volks / Bumblebee and Sedan molds.
Later, Estrela released blue and white versions of Carrera sporting the new "Optimus" faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Carrera is considered to be a separate character from Cliffjumper.


  • Carrera (Robocar, 1985)
The aforementioned white version of Carrera was released in Argentina by Antex in 1985, along with a new green redeco, both sporting the Estrela stickers and "DUNLOP"-less tires. Later releases of the green version have been found with a different chest sticker: a large yellow paper decal that also appears on some Antex releases of "Camaro" (aka Windcharger).
The card photography shows both the red and golden versions of the toy, but it is believed this was merely a holdover from the Estrela-designed packaging, and that neither coloration was ever sold in Argentina.
These toys are more readily available on the secondary market than their Estrela predecessors. They also have lower quality control.


  • Cliffjumper (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
As far as foreign Mini Vehicle variants go, the Venezuelan release of Cliffjumper by Rubiplas is pretty tame. He came in both the Hasbro red and yellow versions, and retains the Hasbro stickers. However, his head lacks both the silver paint on his face, and the chrome silver on the "plate" part of the head, leaving it as black plastic.


(Peach version pictured)
  • Cliffjumper (Mini Vehicle, 1987)
Manufactured by Peruvian company Lynsa and sold in Peru and Chile, this version of Cliffjumper is similar to the Rubiplas release, lacking any paint or chrome, but this version also has plastic tires instead of rubber. So far, two different colorations have been confirmed: the original red-and-black color scheme (albeit in a more saturated tone), and peachy-orange-and-black. It is claimed that there may be six different versions of Peruvian Cliffjumper all told, with the four others being unique to that market, but no one has been able to find and confirm the others so far.
As with the other Lynsa Minicars, this Cliffjumper is incredibly fragile, with his arms in particular being very prone to breakage. As such, given the rarity of this toy, whatever few copies of it still exist should be handled with exceptional care.
Peruvian company BASA (which eventually changed to HUDE) apparently also (briefly) sold Transformers in Peru, but these were straight imports of Hasbro Mini Vehicles with a company sticker applied to the packaging.


He's protecting your keys from traitors.
  • Cliffjumper (Keychain Mini-Vehicle, 2001 / 2003 / 2007)
A keychain version of Cliffjumper was released by Fun4All under license from Hasbro in the US in 2001. Though based on the original toy, this is an entirely new set of molds, with a number of small differences throughout (minor proportion differences and generally softer edges), but the most immediately obvious one is the small plastic ring added to the rear bumper to accommodate the chain. The tech-detailing sticker behind his head was replaced by a second Autobot insignia sticker like Hubcap has.
In 2003, Takara released all four of the keychain Minibots (Cliffjumper, Bumblebee, Windcharger, and Brawn) as 7-Eleven exclusives. They came in blind-packed boxes so you don't know which one you got until you open 'er up, plus each one could also come in a "chase" all-black version exclusive to this release. The black deco was later repurposed as an evil clone of Cliffjumper.
All four keychains were re-released in 2007 under the Heroes of Cybertron banner by Basic Fun (Fun4All having gone bankrupt in 2004). Sold on new cardbacks with the Heroes look, these releases are functionally identical to the originals (just the company stamping has changed) except for the actual chain part, which is a different style with an additional black plastic tab attached.
This version of the mold was redecoed to make Tap-Out.


Alternators/Binaltech

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  • Cliffjumper
One of the earliest proposals in the Alternators/Binaltech line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with Cliffjumper as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys" at that time, and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese book, The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Titanium Series

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Floating-head Cliffjumper.
  • War Within Bumblebee (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
  • Accessories: ??? (likely display stand)
Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable Titanium Series Bumblebee was seen at BotCon 2006. His alternate mode was the saucer-like car seen in Dreamwave's The War Within series, which was based on Bumblebee's Cybertronian vehicle mode in the original cartoon. An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately, these never made it into production.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Classics

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What goes around...
  • Cliffjumper (Deluxe, 2006/2007)
  • Accessories: "Wave Crusher" trailer
  • Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro)
Released in the third wave of Hasbro's Classics Deluxes, Cliffjumper is a red, silver, gray, and black redeco of the Classics Bumblebee toy, transforming into a small sports coupe of made-up model and towing a small trailer with a non-removable jet-ski. This "Wave Crusher" trailer/jet-ski transforms into a flight-pack that clips onto Cliffjumper's back.
This figure was the first instance of redecoing a Bumblebee toy into Cliffjumper without producing a new head, instead simply recoloring the original Bumblebee head, which would become common procedure for a good handful of Cliffjumper toys to follow. Incidentally, this would also make Classics Cliffjumper into one of the earliest pioneers of "third party" upgrade kits, with various companies producing alternative fan-made replacement heads that more accurately match his original design.
This mold was also used to make Timelines Bug Bite.
Classics mold: Bumblebee
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Henkei! Henkei!

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It's small and inaccurate, but you still want it.
  • Minibot Attack Team (Multi-pack, 2009)
  • ID number: C-18
Released in the eighteenth wave of Takara's Henkei! Henkei! toyline, Cliff is a redeco of Universe Legends Class Bumblebee, transforming into a modern hatchback of indeterminate (likely made-up) design. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly as, his Generation 1 toy.
Care must be taken while rolling the vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.
He was only available in a three-piece set with Gong and the inappropriately-included Beachcomber. During the set's initial reveal, the Legends Class Bumblebee toy was in his place (as a placeholder), causing some confusion that Takara will release another Bumblebee toy. And furthermore; Cliff's stock photo features black tires instead of light grey, but it was amended in the packaging art.
Universe (2008) mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
  • Hasbro:
  • TakaraTomy:
  • Henkei! Henkei! C-18 Cliff


Alternity

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Being a retool is still lame...
  • Cliff [Supreme Red Pearl] (2009)
  • ID number: A-03
  • Accessories: 2 "wave-functional pointer guns"
Part of the fourth wave of Takara's Alternity series, Cliff is a retool of "Bumble [Champion Yellow]" with a new head, transforming into a 1:32-scale licensed Suzuki Swift, featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors.
In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.


United

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  • Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode (Deluxe, 2010)
  • ID number: UN03
  • Release date: December 25, 2010
  • Accessories: "Energy gun"
Part of the first wave of Takara's United product, Cliffjumper is a redeco of the Generations War for Cybertron Cliffjumper toy, transforming into a round and compact "Cybertronian courier mode". He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either mode.
This release features an extensive metallic red paint job (which almost looks magenta under certain lighting conditions) on the car mode panels, and on some of the robot mode's parts (such as the head and forearms), replaces the dark gray plastic of the Hasbro release with a lighter tone, and switches the transparent red paint on the wheels with a more opaque, metallic red. The rear portion of his roof features a more separated paint layout than the black paint of the Generations release, and the base panel his head is on features additional black paint, with both of these giving him a paint layout almost similar to Bumblebee's. In contrast to the final product, early photos of Cliffjumper showed him with pink flip out blades and details rather than yellow, while his packaging stock photography depicts the wheel coverings beside his feet as red instead of light gray.
This mold was retooled from Generations Cybertronian Bumblebee, which was redecoed into United Bumblebee Cybertron Mode.


Generations

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Well, at least it's not a Bumblebee retool this time.
  • Cliffjumper (Deluxe, 2012)
Generations Cliffjumper is a retool and minor redeco of Prime: First Edition Cliffjumper, having a new G1-styled head, replacing his red plastic and paint with a darker, metallic shade, and with lighter translucent blue plastic. He transforms into a muscle car that crossbreeds the rear of a Plymouth Barracuda with the front of a Dodge Challenger, and features flip-out triple-barreled blasters in each of his arms that can be swung out to replace his hands. He does have wrist articulation, but the plastic panels on the outer sides of his arms tend to get in the way, meaning his wrists can only easily rotate up to 90 degrees.
Cliffjumper was originally only to be released as part of a big block of toys developed exclusively for release in China and other Hasbro Asia markets (which was myteriously referred to as "GDO"). However, Toys"R"Us picked up the whole lot of figures as part of a massive group of Transformers exclusives for U.S. and Canadian market release, just in time for the 2012 holiday shopping season.


Thrilling 30

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One step forward, two steps back.
  • Cliffjumper & Suppressor (Legends Class, 2014)
  • Series / Number: 02 / 019
  • Accessories: "Ion blaster"
Legends Class Cliffjumper is a redeco of the Generations Thrilling 30 Legends Class Bumblebee, transforming from an Earth-style coupe car. He features 5 mm-compatible front wheels, back/roof, and hands.
He comes with Suppressor, a redeco of Generations Thrilling 30 Legends Class Optimus Prime's partner Autobot Roller, and an unchanged version of Optimus's ion blaster, .
Hasbro's original stock photo for the figure depicting a hand-painted prototype shows Cliffjumper lacking the ion blaster. The weapon was erroneously depicted in the concurrently published stock photo for Cliffjumper's wave-mate Nemesis Prime/Spinister two-pack. The card-backs of both two-packs feature edited versions of these photos, with the weapon moved from Nemesis Prime's hand to Cliffjumper's.


Kre-O

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  • Decepticon Ambush (2012)
  • Set number: 38781
  • Pieces: 80
  • Kreons: Cliffjumper, 3 Vehicons
  • Accessories: Small pistol, energon chest, ATV, "ultimate Dark Energon weapon" cannon part
Released in the second year of Kre-O product, Kreon Cliffjumper is a buildable brick-based mini-figure, using the same helmet and chest tampographs as the Bumblebee Kreon, but cast in red with his horns painted white. Like most sets in this year, he also comes with a bonus blank clear-blue "energon" torso piece.
He also has a buildable ATV that can be rebuilt into a piece of fiuld artillery.
The set also included a miniatur watchtower, "spike strip", three Kreon Vehicons, and a chunk of an "ultimate Dark Energon weapon" that could be assembled with parts from other sets released that year.


Cliffjumper's collection of traitor-smelting tools.
  • Cliffjumper (Custom Kreon, 2014)
  • Set number: A7314
  • Pieces: 46
  • Accessories: Rack, sniper cannon, bladed staff, blaster backpack, mini-wing backpack, spare hand
Part of the second assortment of "Custom Kreons", Cliffjumper comes with a buildable parts rack to hang/store his many extra pieces. The plastics of his torso, arms, and legs have a metal-flake sheen, and his similarly-shiny tampographs are lifted from Custom Kreon Bumblebee, rather than being based on the original Cliffjumper toy. His "normal" helmet and long rifle are chromed, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the Kre-O Battleship aliens), plus a buildable sniper-cannon (made with the aformentioned chrome rifle), a buildable double-bladed staff, buildable dual-blaster backpack, and the Wheeljack-style wing-pack.
Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside the Hasbro Toy Shop online store and Chinese-market distribution circles.


His reaction when he's voted "Most Likely To Die In Future Transformers Series" instead.
  • Kreon Class of 1984 (Kreon figure set, 2014)
  • Set number: B0090
  • Voted: Most Fearless
  • Accessories: Large rifle
This version of Cliffjumper has much more detailed toy-based tampographs than his prior versions. Oddly, he's been given a door-wing backpack, despite neither the original toy nor cartoon model having door wings. But hey, spare parts!
He was only available in a San Diego Comic-Con 2014 exclusive pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". The remaining stock was to be sold at Hasbro Toy Shop online, only there was no remaining stock after the show.


  • Brick Box (2015)
  • Set number: B2579
  • Pieces: 82
  • Kreons: Cliffjumper, 3 Vehicons
  • Accessories: Small pistol, energon torso, ATV, "ultimate Dark Energon weapon" cannon part
Part of the "red box" line for discount stores in the US like Dollar General and Big Lots, this "Brick Box" is just the "Decepticon Ambush" set repackaged and sold for a mere $5. Good deal! As with all the Brick Boxes, this set lacks the instruction manual. It does retain the decals for the ATV and light post, however.


Bot Shots

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Cranberry Cliffjumper.
  • Cliffjumper (Single-pack, 2013)
  • Series: 2
  • Number: Super Bot 002
    • Fist strength: 960
    • Blaster strength: 430
    • Sword strength: 255
Part of the first wave of Bot Shots Series 2 single-packs, Super Bot Cliffjumper is a retool/redeco of Jump Shot Launcher Bumblebee, with a new robot mode. He springs up and automatically transforms from a sports car into a robot armed with a pistol when his front bumper is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a "Super Bot", he has more lopsided stats, and is cast in translucent red plastic.
This version of the mold was later redecoed back into another version of Jump Shot Bumblebee.


  • Cliffjumper / Decepticon Brawl / Dirt Boss (Multi-pack, 2013)
  • Series: 2
  • Number: BP001
    • Fist strength: 575
    • Blaster strength: 605
    • Sword strength: 430
Part of the first wave of Bot Shots Series 2 three-packs, Flip Shot Cliffjumper is a redeco of Flip Shot Bumblebee, transforming into a muscle car. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. He comes in a three-pack with Flip Shot Decepticon Brawl and Super Bot Dirt Boss.


Construct-Bots

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  • Cliffjumper (Scout, 2013)
  • Pieces: 45
  • Accessories: Rifle
  • Known designers: Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
Part of the third wave of Construct-Bots Scouts, Cliffjumper is a buildable robo-skeleton that can be augmented with packed-in armor and vehicle pieces, which will allow him to transform into a Cybertronian car. He's cross-compatible with parts from any other Construct-Bots set, allowing you to build up some impressive/weird bots.
Per usual with Cliffjumpers, he uses mostly Bumblebee parts. He includes a recolor of Smokescreen's rifle.


Hero Mashers

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  • Bulkhead (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
  • Pieces: 15
Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" Hero Mashers toys, Cliffjumper is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Bulkhead, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a redeco of Bumblebee's.


Transformers (2014)

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Just in case you couldn't get the Henkei! 3-pack.
  • Cliffjumper (Legion Class, 2015)
Legion Class Cliffjumper is another redeco of Universe Legends Class Bumblebee, sporting the minor retool with additional pegs to secure the arms more tightly in vehicle mode first used for the 2012 Transformers "Dollar Store" release of the sculpt. Unusually for contemporary figures released as part of this assortment, the figure's deco is notably different from the Henkei! Henkei! version listed above: The gray plastic used for the legs, the crotch and the wheels is replaced with black, the paint operations on the insides of the arms are also changed from gray to black and expanded to cover a section left unpainted on the Henkei version, the front grille is left unpainted, and the windows are tampographed in a slightly different shade.[2]
Cliffjumper comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently released Combiner Wars-era Generations figures, but replaces the name Generations with "Authentic Transformers". Since Cliffjumper and his wave-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic 2014 Transformers toy line, all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Cliffjumper to be part of that line as well. The package art used for Cliffjumper is recolored from the package art of Generations Thrilling 30 Legends Class Bumblebee, an entirely different sculpt, and was previously also used (in its original colors) for the previous release of the Bumblebee figure this Cliffjumper is redecoed from.
The wave that contained Cliffjumper has been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.
Universe (2008) mold: Bumblebee (Legends Class)
  • Hasbro:
  • TakaraTomy:
  • Henkei! Henkei! C-18 Cliff


Q-Transformers

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Cliffpool? Deadjumper?
  • Cliff (2015)
  • ID number: QT-28
  • Release date: [[August 29], 2015
Released in the eighth wave of TakaraTomy's adorable Q-Transformers line of super deformed toys, Cliff is a retool of QT-08 Bumble with a new head, transforming into stumpy little Daihatsu Copen. As a Bumblebee retool, molded detail on his feet evoke a Volkswagen Beetle's hood.


Alt-Modes

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A paranoid jerk? Nonsense, just look at that smile!
  • Cliffjumper (Alt-Modes, 2016)
  • Series: 1, 2
  • Collection: 2, 3 (Series 1), 1 (Series 2)
A redeco of Bumblebee, Alt-Modes Cliffjumper is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a tiny car shaped like the modern version of the Volkswagen Beetle when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped around.
He was blind-boxed, available in two cases of the first series, as well as the only case of the second series.


War for Cybertron: Earthrise

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An original Cliffjumper mold? That was retooled into Bumblebee? Scandalous!
  • Cliffjumper (Deluxe Class, 2020)
  • Hasbro ID number: WFC-E7
  • TakaraTomy ID Number: ER EX-05
  • TakaraTomy release date: June 27, 2020
  • Accessories: Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk
  • Known designers: Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy), Michael DiTullo (vehicle mode concept) [3]
After years of mostly being a Bumblebee redeco, Earthrise Cliffjumper is a cartoon-accurate mold (complete with accurate, non-Bumblebee head; although he does have Bumblebee's biceps), while omitting the Penny Racer aesthetic for his vehicle mode, transforming into a 1980s sports coupe that is strongly reminiscent of his original Porsche 924 alt-mode, though with a front end which resembles that of the Mitsubishi Starion. Cliffjumper also has molded high-performance brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline Transformers figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the War for Cybertron subline, Cliffjumper includes numerous 3 mm posts and 5 mm ports for attaching other accessories as part of the C.O.M.B.A.T. System, but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer or Modulator figure. Undocumented in the instructions, Cliffjumper's ball-jointed neck is actually mounted on a hinge, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation.
In keeping with his depiction as being rather small in most Transformers media, this figure is much smaller than a typical Deluxe Class and is closer to being a particularly large Legends class-sized figure. The rest of his price-point is made up for with his arsenal, that being a large cannon similar to one he briefly used in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1", which can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis which can attach under his wheels to form the hydrofoils seen in "Dinobot Island, Part 2". The backend of the cannon can fold out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed, while also being usable as a melee weapon. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder, meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Similarly, his detaching car trunk can either be put into the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other.
The promotional renders and early product samples showcased at conventions showed his weapons and skis being silver, while the final product had them cast in black plastic (with the guns being painted silver except for their handles). The majority of Cliffjumper is molded in black plastic with a generous coating of red paint. His forearms and most of his head appear to be the only pieces molded in red plastic.
Similar to the first release of Starscream from the previous line, Cliffjumper uses the movie variant of the Autobot insignia, rather than the traditional design. Due to the transformation engineering, the insignia is hidden away in robot mode, with no secondary insignia to display.
Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Cliffjumper's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Cliffjumper's piece of the map contains a labeled entry point to the "DEAD UNIVERSE".
His glass gas blaster was sold separately as part of the War for Cybertron Trilogy Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack.
In Japan, Cliffjumper was a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.
Cliffjumper was retooled with a new head into Generations Selects Hubcap and Bug Bite, Shattered Glass Collection Goldbug, Buzzworthy Bumblebee Bumblebee, and more extensively retooled into War for Cybertron Trilogy Bumblebee, a reverse to the traditional norm.
Earthrise mold: Cliffjumper

Version 1 (1980s sports coupe):

  • HasbroGenerations Selects WFC-GS13 Hubcap
  • Shattered Glass Collection Goldbug

Version 2 (Volkswagen):

  • Hasbro/TakaraTomyWar for Cybertron Trilogy Bumblebee


Masterpiece

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"I've got my release date dead center in my viewfinder!" (misses)
  • Cliff (Unknown, possibly sometime between 2019 and 2022)
  • ID Number: N/A
  • Accessories: Neutral face, Smiling face, Bazooka, Photon rifle
Begining in July 2021, prototypes, both test shots and pre-production samples, of a Masterpiece Cliffjumper toy began to enter the aftermarket. The design is a heavy retool of MP-45 Bumble (Ver. 2.0), only retaining the legs, hands, and certain internal structural components. Based on what has been found across the varying prototypes, this figure was to have included at least one alternative face (which featured him smiling), the bazooka that he used in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1", and the Photon rifle he wielded in "Transport to Oblivion" and "Traitor".
To date, neither Takara nor Hasbro have commented on this figure, nor has there ever been a retailer listing found. In the years following this Cliffjumper's sudden appearance, a handful of rumors have popped up that may explain the reasons for its cancellation. One particularly notable rumor is the idea that the mold was lost (alongside the molds for his moldmate Bumblebee, MP-44 Convoy Ver.3.0, and MP-47 Hound) after Takara pulled out of the factory that was to produce it, due to the severe QC issues that plagued Hound. This particular theory has been backed by the fact that neither MP-45 nor MP-47 have seen any kind of reissue or redeco, and the redecos of MP-44 have minor molding differences and heavily lack in accessories.
It has also been speculated that, like the unreleased Alternators Jazz, this Cliffjumper remains in limbo because Porsche denied the license at the time the prototype was produced. However, several factors make this unlikely. Unlike Alternators Jazz, Takara had produced the molds required for this figure, and was seemingly well into pre-production before the figure's cancellation. If Takara were to have required the Porsche license, it is highly unlikely that they would have reached this point before acquiring it, as the tooling costs alone would be staggering. There is also the fact that later Cliffjumper figures that use the Penny Racer styled altmode, such as Missing Link Cliff, are unlicensed, casting doubt on the idea that Takara would have felt the need to license this equally cartoonish, and somewhat generic, approximation of his Porsche 924 altmode. The prototypes themselves are also lacking in any kind of Porsche branding, a rarity for licensed figures.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Buzzworthy Bumblebee

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Cloutworthy Cliffjumper.
  • Cliffjumper (Deluxe Class, 2022)
Released in the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line as part of the Studio Series line up, Cliffjumper is a redeco of the Earthrise toy above, replacing the translucent windshield with light blue opaque plastic and giving him the cartoon-accurate gray and black arms and legs. Unlike the original Earthrise figure Cliffjumper is (mostly) cast in his intended colors as opposed to being made of black plastic painted red, greatly reducing the risk of paint chipping and scratching the original suffered from (mind the forearms, though). He now also sports two Autobot insignia; one on his hood, the other on his roof. Both insignia use the Generation 1 design, rather than the live-action film design that the Earthrise toy had. Additionally, Cliffjumper's bazooka has been repainted into a metallic blue to emulate the original animation.
Both the early stock images used on retail websites and stock renders on the back of the box, show Cliffjumper's windows cast in transparent blue plastic.
Earthrise mold: Cliffjumper

Version 1 (1980s sports coupe):

  • HasbroGenerations Selects WFC-GS13 Hubcap
  • Shattered Glass Collection Goldbug

Version 2 (Volkswagen):

  • Hasbro/TakaraTomyWar for Cybertron Trilogy Bumblebee


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The Masterpiece prototype dies so the Missing Link toy could walk.
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of The Transformers brand, Missing Link Cliff is a direct recreation of the original The Transformers figure. Like said original figure, Cliff re-uses the same basic transformation scheme as his wave-mate, Missing Link Bumble, this time by way of being a direct retool of Bumble; per TakaraTomy's product description, Cliff uses roughly 80% new tooling to give Cliff his distinct "penny-racer" style Porsche 924 alt-mode. Like the rest of the Missing Link line, Cliff takes advantage of modern toy engineering advances to give his mechanics a notable overhaul, enabling much more articulation compared to the original, including shoulders, elbows, knees, "neck" rotation, outward leg motion, and an ankle tilt.
Cliff also comes with two shiny metallic weapons: in addition to a Photon rifle (being the weapon he held in "Transport to Oblivion" and "Traitor", itself reused from Jazz's model, rather than simply reusing Bumble's pistol) he also has a bazooka, directly modeled after the one seen in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1". Also packed in with Cliff are a collector's card and a sticker sheet, which lets you choose to display Cliff with either the standard Autobot insignia or the noticeably stretched version seen on his original package art. Like all other Missing Link releases, Cliff and all his pack-ins are neatly inserted in a polystyrene tray.
Missing Link Cliff was officially revealed in early May 2024, and shortly afterward went up for pre-order on Japanese retail sites for a November 2024 release.
Unlike Bumble who is licensed, Cliff does not feature a Porsche logo on the back of the packaging.


Not only I could walk, but I can see, too!
  • Cybertron Hero Set (2025)
Missing Link "Cliff (Anime Type)" is a cartoon-accurate redeco of the above figure, with blue eyes, gray limbs, and transparent blue windshields. He features a rubsign on the bottom of his right foot. Cliff comes with his rifle and bazooka, now light gray instead of chromed, and a collector card.
Cliff (Anime Type) only comes in the "Cybertron Hero Set" alongside the similarly changed Bumble (Anime Type).


Studio Series

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Tra-la-laa!
  • Cliffjumper (Deluxe Class, 2026)
  • Movie: The Transformers: The Movie
  • Accessories: blaster
The second (technically) Studio Series Cliffjumper is a retool of the line's 86-29 Bumblebee, transforming into a Penny Racer-proportioned approximation of a Porsche 924 Carrera GTR like his original toy and cartoon appearances. He comes with a blaster based on one he uses in the episode "Traitor" (itself reused from Mirage's model), that can be pegged onto the back of both modes.
Like Bumbleblee, Cliffjumper ends up with two Autobot insignia—one in the middle of his roof (cartoon-accurate for robot mode) and one off-centre on the hood (accurate for vehicle mode), and his windows are black instead of a screen-accurate blue to maintain consistency with portions of the windows that are made of black unpaintable plastic, though this does make the vehicle mode more closely resemble the original toy. Unfortunately, the limitations of the mold layout also result in the black and light grays of his pelvis and legs being inverted compared to his cartoon design, while his gray shoulder hinges noticeably stand out against his red vehicle mode. Curiously, his render shows him with a unique black pelvis part not seen on any previous use of the mold, although the final physical toy uses the Bumblebee crotch tooling.
Cliffjumper was revealed on April 24, 2026. This mold was also used to make Age of the Primes Bumper.


Merchandise

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Happy Meal Toy

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  • Cliffjumper (1985)
Non-poseable, non-transforming figurines of Cliffjumper and three of his Mini-Vehicle chums (Bumblebee, Gears and Brawn) made up the very first line of Transformers Happy Meal toys. Alas, the figures did not see a full release, and were only test-marketed in St. Louis, Missouri. The two-tone figures were available in a variety of colour variations, with at least six different combinations for each of the four characters: in addition to his traditional red and black, Cliffjumper is known to have been available in green and black, blue and black, blue and red, black and red, and cyan and black.


Transformers Milk Caramel

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  • Cliff (1985)
A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a keshigomu—of Cliffjumper was released as part of the first wave of Kabaya's earliest candy toy line, Transformers Milk Caramel. Based more on his toy than his animation model, Cliffjumper came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in various colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange.

Transformers Choco

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  • Cliff (1985)
A small solid-color, transforming snap-together model kit of Cliffjumper was released as part of Kabaya's Transformers Choco line of candy toys.


Estrela

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  • Jogo dos Transformers (1985)
A tiny generic red car representing "Carrera" (Cliffjumper per his original toy name in Brazil) was included as a pawn in Estrela's Jogo dos Transformers board game. He is not directly named, simply being called the "carrinho vermelho" (little red car) in the game's instructions, but his identity is revealed as a pair of cards featuring art of his original toy in vehicle mode are also included. He comes with a small sticker that's placed on the bottom of the car representing his robot mode, thus allowing him to roughly "transform" by being placed vertically - a little bit like what Robot Powered Machines would do about a pair of decades later.
This same car was recolored to represent Volks (AKA Bumblebee), Camaro (AKA Windcharger), and Sedan in the same board game.


Decoy

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  • Cybertron Hero Collection 9 (multi-pack, 1986)
  • Defeat Dinosaurer Strategy Game (board game, 1986)
Cliffjumper was among the many characters rendered by Takara as part of their series of 1.5" keshigomu figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Cliffjumper was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Cliffjumper was available as part of a 9-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
  • Cliffjumper (1987)
    • Decoy number: 28
The Cliffjumper figurine was later brought over to Hasbro markets as part of the Decoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (28, in Cliffjumper's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Aerialbots, Protectobots, and Technobots.


Titanium Series

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Dead Red.
  • Cliffjumper (Robot Master, 2006)
    • Accessories: Gun, display stand
Titanium Series Cliffjumper was to be a redeco of "Robot Masters" Bumblebee, a 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue. He would have had joints at the waist, neck, and shoulders, plus a removable pistol and an Autobot-sigil display stand. Due to the cancelation of the Titanium line, this product never saw release.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Robot Heroes

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Cutest bloodthirsty traitor-tracker EVER.
  • Decepticon Sneak Attack (Multi-pack, 2007)
Cliffjumper is a red, gray and black redeco of the Robot Heroes Bumblebee figure, with swivel articulation at the neck and shoulders.
He was initially only available in the Walmart-exclusive "Decepticon Sneak Attack" five-pack, along with "Supermetal" versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron, Hologram Mirage, and Skywarp.

  • Cliffjumper (Single-pack, 2008)
In some countries outside of North America, Cliffjumper was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

Mini-Bust

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War...It's FAN-tastic!
  • Cliffjumper Mini Bust (Diamond Select, 2008)
Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Cliffjumper was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces. The sculpt features Cliffjumper holding the gun he was seen using in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1". However, this version omits the stabilizing struts that were present in the episode. This bust is also notable for being the first new mold G1 Cliffjumper has received since his Decoy in 1987, a period of over twenty years!


The Loyal Subjects

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  • Cliffjumper (2013)


Collect them all!

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Tiny Titans

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Shouldn't have missed you mean!!
  • Cliffjumper (Tiny Titans, 2015)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: 12/12
Part of the initial assortment of Tiny Titans blindpacks, this version of Cliffjumper is a very small, minimally-painted soft-plastic figure of him aiming a ridiculously large blaster, calling back to the scene from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1".
He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the 2015 Robots in Disguise styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the Robots in Disguise mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.


Transformers Trading Card Game

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  • Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior (2018)
    • Wave 1C: Convention Pack 2018
    • Rarity: SRT
    • Card Number: T01/T02
    • Stars: 8
Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior was one of the preview cards for the Transformers Trading Card Game and was available alongside Slipstream, Strategic Seeker, as well as the battle cards All-Out Attack and Tandem Targeting System in an exclusive pack available initially at SDCC 2018, and later briefly on Hasbro Toy Shop.
The artwork on the card is reused from the Transformers Legends mobile card game


  • Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior (2019)
    • Wave 1: Energon Edition
    • Rarity: SRT
    • Card Number: T02/T06
    • Stars: 8

Released as part of the TCG's Wave 1: Energon Edition, this card is a reprint of the Convention Pack 2018 Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior. Printed on semi-transparent plastic instead of a normal Character Card, this version features new art by Dan Khanna.

Jada Toys

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If only Mirage was included, Cliff's pose would actually have some meaning.
  • Transformers Series 1 18-pack (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
Released by Jada Toys, Nano Metalfigs Series 1 Cliffjumper is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
He comes in an impressive multipack with seventeen other figurines. This mold was later redecoed as Series 2 Bumblebee.

Threezero

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Red Bumblebee's dynasty grows by one.
  • Cliffjumper (MDLX, 2023)
    • Known designers: Kelvin Sau
    • Accessories: one "Laser Blaster", one alternate masked head, three pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, posed)
A new-head retool of Threezero's MDLX Bumblebee, Cliffjumper is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Cliffjumper is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and heads, with the alternate visored face specifically resembling Bumblebee's G1 toy. The three pairs of hands he comes with are relaxed splayed-open hands, closed fists, and posed hands meant to hold his included Laser Blaster (which in turn is based on Bumblebee's pistol used in the cartoon). His back tire is also removable.
While stock photos (at right) show him with the standard Autobot insignia, the final product uses the movie variant instead.
In the Unites States, he is a PX Previews exclusive.
MDLX mold: Bumblebee


Mochibots Transformers Plush

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This water bottle has to be some kinda traitor. I'm positive!
  • Mochibots "Transformers" Plush Cliff (2023)
Created under the line of small, cuddly little 'bots, Mochibots Cliff is a 5.5 Inch tall, stylized version of the character, featuring rounded shapes and chubbier proportions to make a stuffed representation of Cliffjumper's Sunbow Cartoon Animation model, complete with a circle on the back representing his spare tire. Every detail is made via sewn-on detail, which provides added texture to the finished product, though, as a result, the Autobot insignia seems to be squinting. Cliff's eyes and window detailing are made from a special, sparkly fabric which shimmers a little under light.
Cliffjumper was released as part of the first wave of Mochibots plush toys, alongside Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Shattered Glass Optimus Prime in 2023. This line was exclusive to China and Japan, with almost all of them being locked to Asia via amiami's storefront.


Blokees

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  • Cliffjumper (Galaxy Version, 2023)
  • Series: Galaxy Version 02 - SOS
  • Accessories: Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 open hands, pistol, Energon cube, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias
Released in the second wave of Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Blokees Cliffjumper is a roughly 4-inch tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot scout. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Cliffjumper has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases.
Cliffjumper comes with a pair of closed and open hands, an Autobot pistol, a translucent Energon Cube, and a pair of Autobot/Decepticon insignias that can be plugged onto either of the peg holes. The barrel of the pistol is compatible with the blast effects included with other Galaxy Version kits. Cliffjumper also comes with a stand with four studs on top, which he can be plugged into and connected to similar stands.


  • Cliffjumper (Shining Version, 2024)
  • Series: Shining Version 01 - Shining Roll Out
  • Accessories: Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 pairs of hands (fists/weapon-holding, open-palm), Bazooka, Blast effect, Energon Cube, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias
Released in the first wave of Blokees' Shining Version line, this version of the Galaxy Version Cliffjumper kit now features painted translucent eye and chest parts, and a torso frame that lights up upon shaking (or at least just lightly tap some areas on the torso), causing the eyes and the chest window to glow for a limited time. Cliffjumper comes with a bazooka (complete with blast effect) instead of a pistol, a single Energon Cube decoed in purple, and a new, larger figure stand.


And I suppose if all your friends became an adorable chibi version of themselves you would too?
  • Cliffjumper (2026)
  • Series: Defender Version 07 - Power Of The Beast
  • Pull rate: 1/12
  • Accessories: Blaster
Sold as part of Blokees' 7th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Cliffjumper (in his Robot Mode) is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the Galaxy/Shining Version kits, but still articulated. He also comes with the same blaster introduced in the fifth wave.
This wave (the global version) was first released in Korea's official Blokees Store, before it was available in China and globally.

Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series

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"It doesn't matter what your name is!"
  • Bishoujo Series Transformers Cliffjumper (July 2024)
Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series Cliffjumper is a repaint and retool of Bumblebee from the same line of PVC figures. Beyond just swapping out Bumblebee's various yellows for Cliffjumper's usual reds, the statue has a new face and the right arm is posed in a flex rather than at her side like the previous figure.
Like Bumblebee, Cliffjumper is attached to a red display base designed after the Autobot insignia.
The figure was a limited release, only available via Kotobukiya's website and at specific events, such as the 2024 Anime Expo convention.


Auldey

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Gonna crash and ragdoll Kickback unnoticed in his car mode.
  • Kickback + Cliffjumper (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)
  • Series: Defend Iacon!
  • ID Number: AAE-005
  • Accessories: 2 pairs of hands (1 pair for each), Kickback's blaster, Cliffjumper's Bazooka, Laserbeak, accessories Energon Cube
  • Known designers: Lam Ahtek
Sold as part of Auldey's "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Cliffjumper is a roughly 2-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure. Aside from the extra pairs of open-palm hands, Cliffjumper comes with his signature Bazooka and a back tire piece that the buyer must assemble.
Cliffjumper is released as a 2-pack with Kickback and Laserbeak, while coming with his trading card. As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting the 2-pack.


Yolopark

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Who you're calling Ladybug?
  • Cliffjumper (2025)
  • Accessories: 2 additional pairs of hands (Splayed, Pointing), Bazooka
Sold as part of the second wave of Yolopark's AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini line, this Cliffjumper kit is, despite sharing appearances with the previous line's Bumblebee, an entirely new tooling. He can only be completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from an extra pair of splayed-open-hand parts, Cliffjumper comes with his signature Bazooka. As with the rest of the kits starting from this wave, he also features some updated articulation points, particularly the double-sided ball-and-socket joint at the waist.
The gray waist piece appears to be pre-lubricated from inside the socket joint, likely to allow for smoother movement.
Cliffjumper is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure. The latter lineup had a 19/120 probability of getting him.

Notes

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  • The Microman Micro Change toy that would become Cliffjumper was also available in light blue. To date, this deco has never been used in Transformers outside of Mexico.
  • Though often a straight redeco of Bumblebee in non-Japanese countries, there has yet to be a Cliffjumper produced by TakaraTomy that is a straight redeco of the same line's Bumblebee.

References

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  1. Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com
  2. Review of 2014 Legion Class Cliffjumper at TFW2005, including a comparison with Henkei Cliff.
  3. "Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign"—Michael DiTullo, Twitter, 2020/03/31
  4. Transformers Panel at Hasbro Pulse Con 2024 with Ben MacCrae, Evan Brooks, Mark Maher, Marcelo Matere, and Nate Purswell.
  5. Interview with Hironori Kobayashi on the Missing Link toyline for Transformers Generations 2024 translated at Soundwaves Oblivion
  6. 6.0 6.1 Transformers Generations 2025