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{{disambig3|Storm Jet}} | {{disambig3|Storm Jet}} | ||
:''Storm Jet is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | :''Storm Jet is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
[[Image:TFU03-toy StormJetMicro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|Not a jet, and avoids launching during storms.]] | |||
'''Storm Jet''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], who combine into [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]]. | '''Storm Jet''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], who combine into [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]]. | ||
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===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), the Micromaster Aerialbots were born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. Superion, [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}} | In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), the Micromaster Aerialbots were born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. Superion, [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Storm Jet''' (Micromaster Aerialbot, 2007)}}</ul> | |||
**''Accessories'': Superion right fist, rifle | :*''Series'': '''IV''' | ||
:*''Number'': '''4 of 6''' | |||
:*''Accessories'': Superion right fist, rifle | |||
: Storm Jet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sixwing]] component [[Raker]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Space Shuttle Orbiter|Space Shuttle]]. He forms the right arm of the Aerialbots' combined mode [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]]. | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)| Universe]]'' Storm Jet is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sixwing#Toys|Sixwing]] component [[Raker#Toys|Raker]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Space Shuttle Orbiter|Space Shuttle Orbiter]]. He forms the right arm of the Aerialbots' combined mode [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]]. | ||
: | : The toy's larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post|5 mm wide]], making Storm Jet compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports. | ||
: | : Though the Micromaster Aerialbots were created as [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the US eventually began showing up in other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFUStormJet/stormjet.htm More information on Storm Jet at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFUStormJet/stormjet.htm More information on Storm Jet at TFU.info]'' | ||
===''Cybertron''=== | ===''Cybertron''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Storm Jet''' (Micromaster Aerialbot, 2007)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': '''IV''' | |||
:*''Number'': '''1 of 6''' | |||
:*''Accessories'': Superion right fist, rifle | |||
: Storm Jet was released at general retail in some European markets under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)| Cybertron]]'' line. Besides the altered packaging, there are no changes to the toy itself. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The presence of "Storm Jet" in a team almost entirely recycling Generation 1 Aerialbot names suggests that "Storm Jet" was chosen as a [[trademark]]-friendly replacement for "[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]", though Storm Jet's alternate mode is different. | * The presence of "Storm Jet" in a team almost entirely recycling Generation 1 Aerialbot names suggests that "Storm Jet" was chosen as a [[trademark]]-friendly replacement for "[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]", though Storm Jet's alternate mode is different. | ||
[[Category:Aerialbots]] | [[Category:Aerialbots]] | ||
Revision as of 03:51, 28 August 2023
| The name or term "Storm Jet" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Storm Jet (disambiguation). |
- Storm Jet is an Autobot Aerialbot from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Storm Jet is a member of the Micromaster Aerialbots, who combine into Superion.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta (a highly Primax-influenced universe), the Micromaster Aerialbots were born from Dr. Brian Jones's attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to Mini-Con anatomy. Superion, Defensor, and Rail Racer fought Devastator in the Combiner Wars during the Unicron Singularity crisis. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Storm Jet (Micromaster Aerialbot, 2007)
- Series: IV
- Number: 4 of 6
- Accessories: Superion right fist, rifle
- Universe Storm Jet is a redeco of the Sixwing component Raker, transforming into a Space Shuttle Orbiter. He forms the right arm of the Aerialbots' combined mode Superion.
- The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5 mm wide, making Storm Jet compatible with Powerlinx ports.
- Though the Micromaster Aerialbots were created as KB Toys exclusives, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the US eventually began showing up in other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!.
Cybertron
- Storm Jet (Micromaster Aerialbot, 2007)
- Series: IV
- Number: 1 of 6
- Accessories: Superion right fist, rifle
- Storm Jet was released at general retail in some European markets under the Cybertron line. Besides the altered packaging, there are no changes to the toy itself.
