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:''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 | The '''Jumpstarters''' are [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]], impulsive warriors with the ability to transform from vehicle to robot in less than half a second.<ref>Twintwist's toy bio and both of their ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Universe]]'' bios.</ref> | ||
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Démarreurs-Bondisseurs''' | :''French-Canadian name:'' '''Démarreurs-Bondisseurs''' | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
{{ | The Jumpstarters were not depicted as a sub-group of their own in fiction. They were Autobots who were often part of the elite [[Wrecker]]s unit. Their [[gimmick]] was never highlighted except in their bios.{{fact|Confirmation needed.}} | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
They were members of the Wreckers. | They were members of the Wreckers. | ||
They died. {{storylink | They died. {{storylink|Time Wars}} | ||
===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ||
They were members of the Wreckers. | They were members of the Wreckers. | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
They were members of the Wreckers. {{storylink | They were members of the Wreckers. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
* '''Jumpstarters''' (1985) | * '''Jumpstarters''' (1985) | ||
** [[Topspin]] | ** [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] | ||
** [[Twin Twist]] | ** [[Twin Twist]] | ||
: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]]ing feature. Their [[alternate mode]]s are spring-loaded, and held into place by a catch. Equipped with [[pull-back motor]]s, 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 [[ | |||
: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. | ||
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==References== | |||
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]] | [[Category:Autobot subgroups]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
Revision as of 16:44, 12 May 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 from vehicle to robot in less than half a second.[1]
- French-Canadian name: Démarreurs-Bondisseurs
Fiction
The Jumpstarters were not depicted as a sub-group of their own in fiction. They were Autobots who were often part of the elite Wreckers unit. Their gimmick was never highlighted except in their bios.[Confirmation needed.]
Marvel Comics continuity
They were members of the Wreckers.
They died. Time Wars
Dreamwave comics continuity
They were members of the Wreckers.
IDW comics continuity
They were members of the Wreckers. Stormbringer issue 3
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.
