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:''Glass gas is a weapon from the [[Generation 1 | :''Glass gas is a weapon from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Glassgas.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Glass gas undocumented feature: Involuntary description in detail of what is happening to you.]] | [[Image:Glassgas.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Glass gas undocumented feature: Involuntary description in detail of what is happening to you.]] | ||
The [[Autobot]] [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] wields the fearsome '''glass gas''' against his foes. It coats his foes and alters the crystalline structure of their component metals, making them as brittle as glass. Cliffjumper is always pleased with the gruesome result...as long as he remembers to stay upwind. | The [[Autobot]] [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] wields the fearsome '''glass gas''' against his foes. It coats his foes and alters the crystalline structure of their component metals, making them as brittle as glass. Cliffjumper is always pleased with the gruesome result... as long as he remembers to stay upwind. | ||
==Generation 1== | ==Generation 1== | ||
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====Generation 1==== | ====Generation 1==== | ||
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In his first encounter with the [[Decepticon | In his first encounter with the [[Decepticon]]s on [[Earth]], Cliffjumper used his glass gas against [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] when they ambushed him at a drive-in theater. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers (comic issue)|The Transformers}} | ||
''When searching for the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Cliffjumper somehow used his glass gas to actually transform a human boat INTO glass.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}} | ''When searching for the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Cliffjumper somehow used his glass gas to actually transform a human boat INTO glass.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}} | ||
====''Classics''==== | ====''Classics''==== | ||
Cliffjumper managed to talk [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] into rebuilding the glass gas gun, after the old one was destroyed, presumably [[Underbase|along with Cliffjumper]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 17|Cliffjumper's extended ''Classics'' profile | Cliffjumper managed to talk [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] into rebuilding the glass gas gun, after the old one was destroyed, presumably [[Underbase|along with Cliffjumper]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 17|Cliffjumper's extended ''Classics'' profile}} | ||
===Cartoon continuity=== | ===Cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ||
Cliffjumper first used his glass gas in vehicle mode, firing a burst at [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'s remote-flying laser cannon after the Decepticons caught him and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] spying on them. The cannon was destroyed in mid-air. It's a gas! {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} | Cliffjumper first used his glass gas in vehicle mode, firing a burst at [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'s remote-flying laser cannon after the Decepticons caught him and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] spying on them. The cannon was destroyed in mid-air. It's a gas! {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} | ||
On another occasion, Cliffjumper released the gas (''underwater'') to shatter part of the floor of the Decepticons' undersea base, allowing him to rescue the kidnapped [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} | On another occasion, Cliffjumper released the gas (''underwater'') to shatter part of the floor of the Decepticons' undersea base, allowing him to rescue the kidnapped [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} | ||
Later, he somehow used the gas to form a solid sphere of glass crystal around [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Unfortunately, Megatron shattered it like, well... you know... {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} | Later, he somehow used the gas to form a solid sphere of glass crystal around [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Unfortunately, Megatron shattered it like, well... you know... {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} | ||
===IDW | ===IDW continuity=== | ||
{{ | {{spoiler|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|May 22 2010}} | ||
The weapons engineer [[Ironfist]] was most famous for inventing cold phosphex, otherwise known as glass gas. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} | |||
==''Animated''== | |||
===Cartoon continuity=== | |||
[[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] sold [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] some glass gas from [[Darhos]] as part of their arms race/feud. [[Lugnut]] was unimpressed with it, until it turned him into a glass statue that Hothead Blitzwing easily demolished. Though it's never referred by name, its effects are unmistakable. The cannon that Hothead Blitzwing shoots it out of is downright goofy-looking and appears to be heavily inspired by Dr. Seuss's illustrations. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 5#Everything Must Go|Everything Must Go}} | |||
== | ==Shattered Glass== | ||
When [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Classics/Shattered_Glass|Cliffjumper]] wound up in another universe and was forced to team up with the local Decepticons, [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] (knowing his reality's [[Cliffjumper (SG)|Cliffjumper]] used it before his death) gained Cliffjumper's aid in replicating the glass gas formula, so that they could use it on the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]''. After finally learning to trust these Decepticons, Cliffjumper sprayed the gas all over the support beams for the platform, causing it to collapse, leaving it ruined. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}} | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Abilities]] | [[Category:Abilities]] | ||
[[Category: Animated]] | [[Category:Animated]] | ||
[[Category: Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
[[Category:Shattered Glass]] | |||
[[Category:Substances]] | [[Category:Substances]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 25 April 2010
- Glass gas is a weapon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Autobot Cliffjumper wields the fearsome glass gas against his foes. It coats his foes and alters the crystalline structure of their component metals, making them as brittle as glass. Cliffjumper is always pleased with the gruesome result... as long as he remembers to stay upwind.
Generation 1
Marvel Comics continuity
Generation 1
In his first encounter with the Decepticons on Earth, Cliffjumper used his glass gas against Starscream and Thundercracker when they ambushed him at a drive-in theater. The Transformers (comic issue)
When searching for the Dinobots, Cliffjumper somehow used his glass gas to actually transform a human boat INTO glass. Dinobot Hunt!
Classics
Cliffjumper managed to talk Wheeljack into rebuilding the glass gas gun, after the old one was destroyed, presumably along with Cliffjumper. Cliffjumper's extended Classics profile
Cartoon continuity
The Transformers cartoon
Cliffjumper first used his glass gas in vehicle mode, firing a burst at Laserbeak's remote-flying laser cannon after the Decepticons caught him and Hound spying on them. The cannon was destroyed in mid-air. It's a gas! More than Meets the Eye, Part 1
On another occasion, Cliffjumper released the gas (underwater) to shatter part of the floor of the Decepticons' undersea base, allowing him to rescue the kidnapped Sparkplug Witwicky. The Ultimate Doom, Part 1
Later, he somehow used the gas to form a solid sphere of glass crystal around Megatron. Unfortunately, Megatron shattered it like, well... you know... Heavy Metal War
IDW continuity
 Plot details for Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4 follow. |
The weapons engineer Ironfist was most famous for inventing cold phosphex, otherwise known as glass gas. Last Stand of the Wreckers #4
Animated
Cartoon continuity
Swindle sold Blitzwing some glass gas from Darhos as part of their arms race/feud. Lugnut was unimpressed with it, until it turned him into a glass statue that Hothead Blitzwing easily demolished. Though it's never referred by name, its effects are unmistakable. The cannon that Hothead Blitzwing shoots it out of is downright goofy-looking and appears to be heavily inspired by Dr. Seuss's illustrations. Everything Must Go
Shattered Glass
When Cliffjumper wound up in another universe and was forced to team up with the local Decepticons, Starscream (knowing his reality's Cliffjumper used it before his death) gained Cliffjumper's aid in replicating the glass gas formula, so that they could use it on the Ark. After finally learning to trust these Decepticons, Cliffjumper sprayed the gas all over the support beams for the platform, causing it to collapse, leaving it ruined. Shattered Glass
