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{{disambig2|the Autobot subgroup from ''Generation 1''|the Mini-Con from ''Armada''|Jumpstart}} | |||
:''The Jumpstarters are an [[Autobot]] subgroup in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''The Jumpstarters are an [[Autobot]] subgroup in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
The '''Jumpstarters''' are [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]], impulsive warriors with the ability to transform very quickly between modes. | The '''Jumpstarters''' are [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]], impulsive warriors with the ability to transform very quickly between modes. | ||
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Démarreurs-Bondisseurs''' | :''French-Canadian name:'' '''Démarreurs-Bondisseurs''' | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
They were members of the Wreckers. | They were members of the Wreckers. | ||
They died. {{storylink|Time Wars|Time Wars}} | They died. {{storylink|Time Wars|Time Wars}} | ||
===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ||
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They probably would have eventually died if Dreamwave had continued. | They probably would have eventually died if Dreamwave had continued. | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
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Maybe their luck will change in this continuity? | Maybe their luck will change in this continuity? | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
* ''' | ===Generation 1=== | ||
* | * '''Jumpstarters''' (1985) | ||
** [[Topspin]] | |||
** [[Twin Twist]] | |||
:Both Jumpstarters are notable for their [[Autotransform|autotransforming]] feature. Their [[Alternate mode|alternate modes]] are spring-loaded, and held into place by a catch. Equipped with [[Pull-back motor|pull-back motors]], they race forward when released, tripping the catch, which allows internal springs to snap the robots' bulky legs into place, which are balanced so as to leave the robot standing upright on its rather broad feet. | :The Jumpstarters were sold boxed at the $6 price point; both transform into futuristic/Cybertronian hovercraft-type things. Both Jumpstarters are notable for their [[Autotransform|autotransforming]] feature. Their [[Alternate mode|alternate modes]] are spring-loaded, and held into place by a catch. Equipped with [[Pull-back motor|pull-back motors]], they race forward when released, tripping the catch, which allows internal springs to snap the robots' bulky legs into place, which are balanced so as to leave the robot standing upright on its rather broad feet. | ||
:On the back of both figures' heads is a device resembling a switch, which actually controls the position of a small internal weight. If a Jumpstarter won't stand upright when its legs snap out, but falls over sideways, the switch can be moved to the other side to compensate. | :On the back of both figures' heads is a device resembling a switch, which actually controls the position of a small internal weight. If a Jumpstarter won't stand upright when its legs snap out, but falls over sideways, the switch can be moved to the other side to compensate. | ||
:Jumpstarters were made in sufficient numbers to fill the toy boxes of the entire known universe. | :Jumpstarters were made in sufficient numbers to fill the toy boxes of the entire known universe. | ||
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[[Category:Stub]] | [[Category:Stub]] | ||
[[Category:Autobot subgroups]] | [[Category:Autobot subgroups]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
Revision as of 05:52, 26 March 2009
| This article is about the Autobot subgroup from Generation 1. For the Mini-Con from Armada, see Jumpstart. |
- The Jumpstarters are an Autobot subgroup in the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Jumpstarters are Topspin and Twin Twist, impulsive warriors with the ability to transform very quickly between modes.
- French-Canadian name: Démarreurs-Bondisseurs
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
They were members of the Wreckers.
They died. Time Wars
Dreamwave comics continuity
They were members of the Wreckers.
They probably would have eventually died if Dreamwave had continued.
IDW comics continuity
They were members of the Wreckers. Stormbringer issue 3
Maybe their luck will change in this continuity?
Toys
Generation 1
- Jumpstarters (1985)
- The Jumpstarters were sold boxed at the $6 price point; both transform into futuristic/Cybertronian hovercraft-type things. Both Jumpstarters are notable for their autotransforming feature. Their alternate modes are spring-loaded, and held into place by a catch. Equipped with pull-back motors, they race forward when released, tripping the catch, which allows internal springs to snap the robots' bulky legs into place, which are balanced so as to leave the robot standing upright on its rather broad feet.
- On the back of both figures' heads is a device resembling a switch, which actually controls the position of a small internal weight. If a Jumpstarter won't stand upright when its legs snap out, but falls over sideways, the switch can be moved to the other side to compensate.
- Jumpstarters were made in sufficient numbers to fill the toy boxes of the entire known universe.
