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:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] from the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy|Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
: | [[Image:EnCliffjumperCardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|His '80s homage is in the form of his giant, giant shoulderpads.]] | ||
An impressively-skilled high-risk thrill-seeker, '''Cliffjumper''' relishes challenges and stunts that put him in danger. Unfortunately, these stunts often put his teammates at risk as well during combat, which has earned him many reprimands. | An impressively-skilled high-risk thrill-seeker, '''Cliffjumper''' relishes challenges and stunts that put him in danger. Unfortunately, these stunts often put his teammates at risk as well during combat, which has earned him many reprimands. | ||
:''Japanese name'': '''Overdrive''' | :''Japanese name'': '''Overdrive''' | ||
:''Hungarian name'': '''Sziklamászó''' ("Cliff-climber") | :''Hungarian name'': '''Sziklamászó''' ("Cliff-climber") <sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Energon'' | ===''Energon'' cartoon=== | ||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Doron Bell Jr.|Doron Bell Jr.]] (English), [[Katsuyuki Konishi|Katsuyuki Konishi]] (Japanese), [[Christian Jernbro|Christian Jernbro]] (Swedish) | |||
:''Voice actor'' | |||
Cliffjumper was one of the rookie soldiers who were sent into the rift to locate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] unit. Serving under the venerable Autobot warrior [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], Cliffjumper and his close friend [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] both have a lot to learn from their elder commander. | Cliffjumper was one of the rookie soldiers who were sent into the rift to locate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] unit. Serving under the venerable Autobot warrior [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], Cliffjumper and his close friend [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] both have a lot to learn from their elder commander. | ||
Cliffjumper participates in the [[Autobot Grand Prix]], and takes the lead from Hot Shot going | Cliffjumper participates in the [[Autobot Grand Prix|Autobot Grand Prix]], and takes the lead from Hot Shot going into the final shot, being better-suited to the unexpected 'off-road' condition of the track. However, his nerve fails him as he approaches a steep ramp, and because he hesitates he doesn't have enough speed to successfully jump this... cliff. {{storylink|Crash Course|Crash Course}} | ||
Late in the Powerlinx Battles, Cliffjumper was aboard the ''[[Miranda II|Miranda II]]'' when she was crippled by the Decepticon forces occupying [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. As the other Autobots abandoned ship, he and Optimus Prime stayed on board to sucessfully allow [[Kicker|Kicker]] and the [[Omnicon|Omnicons]] to disembark safely. Unfortunately, the pair failed to save the crippled ship and were subsequently rescued by [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Superion Maximus|Superion Maximus]]. {{storylink|Galvatron!|Galvatron!}} | |||
He is erroneously known as Downshift at times. | |||
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''This character article is a [[:Category:Character stubs missing fiction|stub]] and is missing information on their '''fictional appearances'''. You can help '''Transformers Wiki''' by [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Cliffjumper_%28Energon%29&action=edit expanding it].'' | |||
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===''Energon'' comic=== | |||
Cliffjumper was part of the Cybertron force sent to [[Earth|Earth]] to combat the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] hordes sent by [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Quintesson]]. He was assigned to Los Angeles, California, under the command of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to battle the infestation of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] clones. | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Energon=== | ===Energon=== | ||
[[Image:Energon Cliffjumper toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You wouldn't want to be kneed by those pads...]] | |||
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Mega, 2004) | *'''Cliffjumper''' (Mega, 2004) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''SC-18''' | |||
*''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles | |||
: Cliffjumper transforms into a large Baja-style buggy with electronic sounds and hood-mounted twin missile launchers. These launchers become hand-held weapons in robot mode. He can also transform into the top half or bottom half of a larger robot, able to combine with most other Deluxe and Mega-sized Autobots. | : Cliffjumper transforms into a large Baja-style buggy with electronic sounds and hood-mounted twin missile launchers. These launchers become hand-held weapons in robot mode. He can also transform into the top half or bottom half of a larger robot, able to combine with most other Deluxe and Mega-sized Autobots. | ||
: The [[Takara]] release of Cliffjumper has a similar, but more primary, higher-contrast coloration. As with most of the larger Japanese releases of ''Energon/Superlink'' toys, his electronics were removed. | : The [[Takara|Takara]] release of Cliffjumper has a similar, but more primary, higher-contrast coloration. Additionally, the shoulder pads have their entire front face done up in gold paint. As with most of the larger Japanese releases of ''Energon/Superlink'' toys, his electronics were removed. | ||
: This mold was also used to make ''Energon'' [[Beachcomber (Energon)]]. | : This mold was also used to make ''Energon'' [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* As referenced above, the Energon cartoon switched Cliffjumper and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift's]] names around | *Cliffjumper's "power-up" coloration is based on his Hasbro-only [[Redeco|redeco]], [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]]. | ||
* As referenced above, the ''Energon'' cartoon switched Cliffjumper and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift's]] names around from their first appearance in "[[Improsoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]]" <small title="source in context">[''[[Template:Sic|sic]]'']</small> onwards, in defiance of the toy names. | |||
* In ''Super Link'', he often randomly said certain phrases in English, most notably "Check it out, yo". There was also a running bit where he would comment on how his voice sounded a lot like [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s. This was because they were both voiced by [[Katsuyuki Konishi|Katsuyuki Konishi]]. Of course, both these gags were lost in the English dub. | |||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> Yes, the name mix-up's present in the Hungarian dub, meaning he only has his normal name ''once'', that with the wrong voice actor. His pseudo-name is '''Lejtő''', meaning "Slope".</ol> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm Cliffjumper at TFU.info] | *[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm Cliffjumper at TFU.info] | ||
[[Category: Autobots]] | [[Category:Character stubs missing fiction]] | ||
[[Category: Combiners]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: Energon characters]] | [[Category:Combiners]] | ||
[[Category:Energon characters]] | |||
Revision as of 05:51, 19 March 2009
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| The name or term "Cliffjumper" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Cliffjumper (disambiguation). |
- Cliffjumper is an Autobot from the Energon portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
An impressively-skilled high-risk thrill-seeker, Cliffjumper relishes challenges and stunts that put him in danger. Unfortunately, these stunts often put his teammates at risk as well during combat, which has earned him many reprimands.
- Japanese name: Overdrive
- Hungarian name: Sziklamászó ("Cliff-climber") <sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>
Fiction
Energon cartoon
- Voice actor: Doron Bell Jr. (English), Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese), Christian Jernbro (Swedish)
Cliffjumper was one of the rookie soldiers who were sent into the rift to locate Optimus Prime's unit. Serving under the venerable Autobot warrior Bulkhead, Cliffjumper and his close friend Downshift both have a lot to learn from their elder commander.
Cliffjumper participates in the Autobot Grand Prix, and takes the lead from Hot Shot going into the final shot, being better-suited to the unexpected 'off-road' condition of the track. However, his nerve fails him as he approaches a steep ramp, and because he hesitates he doesn't have enough speed to successfully jump this... cliff. Crash Course
Late in the Powerlinx Battles, Cliffjumper was aboard the Miranda II when she was crippled by the Decepticon forces occupying Cybertron. As the other Autobots abandoned ship, he and Optimus Prime stayed on board to sucessfully allow Kicker and the Omnicons to disembark safely. Unfortunately, the pair failed to save the crippled ship and were subsequently rescued by Omega Supreme and Superion Maximus. Galvatron!
He is erroneously known as Downshift at times.
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> This character article is a stub and is missing information on their fictional appearances. You can help Transformers Wiki by expanding it.
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Energon comic
Cliffjumper was part of the Cybertron force sent to Earth to combat the Terrorcon hordes sent by Alpha Quintesson. He was assigned to Los Angeles, California, under the command of Jetfire to battle the infestation of Insecticon clones.
Toys
Energon
- Cliffjumper (Mega, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: SC-18
- Accessories: Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
- Cliffjumper transforms into a large Baja-style buggy with electronic sounds and hood-mounted twin missile launchers. These launchers become hand-held weapons in robot mode. He can also transform into the top half or bottom half of a larger robot, able to combine with most other Deluxe and Mega-sized Autobots.
- The Takara release of Cliffjumper has a similar, but more primary, higher-contrast coloration. Additionally, the shoulder pads have their entire front face done up in gold paint. As with most of the larger Japanese releases of Energon/Superlink toys, his electronics were removed.
- This mold was also used to make Energon Beachcomber.
Trivia
- Cliffjumper's "power-up" coloration is based on his Hasbro-only redeco, Beachcomber.
- As referenced above, the Energon cartoon switched Cliffjumper and Downshift's names around from their first appearance in "Improsoned Inferno" <small title="source in context">[sic]</small> onwards, in defiance of the toy names.
- In Super Link, he often randomly said certain phrases in English, most notably "Check it out, yo". There was also a running bit where he would comment on how his voice sounded a lot like Optimus Prime's. This was because they were both voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi. Of course, both these gags were lost in the English dub.
Footnotes
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> Yes, the name mix-up's present in the Hungarian dub, meaning he only has his normal name once, that with the wrong voice actor. His pseudo-name is Lejtő, meaning "Slope".</ol>
