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'''Jet packs''' | '''Jet packs''' are a type of back mounted thruster system that allow an [[Autobot]] extended level of flight. They allow Autobots to journey to locations their ground-based forms would not allow them access to. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wore his pack while he | [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wore his pack while he and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] investigated strange energy readings which turned out to be an [[Dinobot Island (G1)|island]] in the middle of the ocean. Bumblebee was attacked by a flying [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaur]] that damaged his jet pack. Powerglide was attempting to repair the jet pack when they were suddenly attacked by another larger dinosaur. After Powerglide abandoned the jet pack, it was stepped on and crushed by the pursuing dinosaur. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} | ||
After the energy tapping of Dinobot Island caused instability all across [[Earth]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots used a | After the energy tapping of Dinobot Island caused instability all across [[Earth]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots used a number of jet packs to fly to the island. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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*'''Jack Tracker & Jet Pack''' (2011) | *'''Jack Tracker & Jet Pack''' (2011) | ||
*'''Billy Blastoff & Jet Pack''' (2011) | *'''Billy Blastoff & Jet Pack''' (2011) | ||
:A jet pack was included with the [[Rescue Bots]] toy of [[Jack Tracker]] which was also sold under the name Billy Blastoff. The jet pack transforms into a rescue tool for [[Chase (RB)|Chase the Police Bot]]. | :A jet pack was included with the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' toy of [[Jack Tracker]] which was also sold under the name Billy Blastoff. The jet pack transforms into a rescue tool for [[Chase (RB)|Chase the Police Bot]]. | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | [[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | ||
[[Category:Rescue Gear]] | [[Category:Rescue Gear]] | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 23 February 2012
Jet packs are a type of back mounted thruster system that allow an Autobot extended level of flight. They allow Autobots to journey to locations their ground-based forms would not allow them access to.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
Bumblebee wore his pack while he and Powerglide investigated strange energy readings which turned out to be an island in the middle of the ocean. Bumblebee was attacked by a flying dinosaur that damaged his jet pack. Powerglide was attempting to repair the jet pack when they were suddenly attacked by another larger dinosaur. After Powerglide abandoned the jet pack, it was stepped on and crushed by the pursuing dinosaur. Dinobot Island, Part 1
After the energy tapping of Dinobot Island caused instability all across Earth, Optimus Prime and the Autobots used a number of jet packs to fly to the island. Dinobot Island, Part 2
Toys
Rescue Bots

- Jack Tracker & Jet Pack (2011)
- Billy Blastoff & Jet Pack (2011)
- A jet pack was included with the Rescue Bots toy of Jack Tracker which was also sold under the name Billy Blastoff. The jet pack transforms into a rescue tool for Chase the Police Bot.

