Jazz (G1)/toys
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Jazz has appeared as many toys. All of them cool.
Generation 1
- Jazz (Autobot Car, 1984/1985/2002/2003/2008)
- Japanese ID number: C-06, TFC-01,Encore-08
- Accessories: "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Originally a pre-Transformers Diaclone Porsche 935 Turbo, Jazz was part of the original assortment of Autobots released in 1984. He transforms into a Martini Racing Porsche 935 Turbo. In robot mode, he is armed with a silver "photon rifle" and a shoulder-mounted, spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire three silver missiles.
- A slight variation of this toy, with different decals on the car doors, was available as a mail-away exclusive offer from Cookie Crisp cereal.
- The recent Encore version is a direct re-color of the TFC-15 Stepper version, which unlike TFC-01 still retained the <a href="#Generation_2_2" title="">Generation 2 smirk</a> and the slightly narrowed chrome feet, yet excluding the additional blue visor paint on the former making him somewhat more cartoon-accurate in appearance. Also noted that his over head "flamethrowers" was retooled as opposed to the original accessory which was not detachable and the missile was angled 90 degrees clockwise (or counter clock wise depending on your point of view.). The decal sheet and designs are somewhat different from the original 1984 version in a sense that though the side doors retained the "Martinii" logo, it now is marked as "Agent Meister", the same can be said on the previous black labels that were initially marked as "Martinii Porsche". In addition to the blue visor upgrade, the Autobot sigil is now stamped marked on his hood/chest, the "Martinii" tri-colors are also stamped marked on his rear wheels compartment, effectively eliminating the frustrating "crimping effect" on the curved surface of the part, hence the absence of that particular decal on the latest label sheet.
- This mold was also used to make (the originally Japanese-exclusive) Stepper, later renamed Ricochet for Hasbro's reissue.
Pretender
- Jazz (Pretender Classic, 1989)
- Accessories: Rifle, Laser, helmet
- Pretender Classics Jazz's inner robot is a highly simplified version of his original toy, still transforming into a Porsche 935 Turbo. His roof features a small peg to mount his robot-mode rifle in vehicle mode. He is designed to fit inside his humanoid Pretender shell, which resembles an armored human.
- The shell is simpler than the previous years' Pretender shells, lacking a belt to help hold the two halves together. It can hold both rifles, thanks to the multi-width peg on the smaller "laser".
Legend
- Jazz (Legend, 1989)
- Accessories: Laser
- A K-Mart exclusive in its Hasbro release, the Legends version of Jazz is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only a small handgun.... however, it happens to be Bumblebee's gun. (Legends Bumblebe has Pretender Jazz's gun.)
HeroSet
- Hero Set (Multi-pack, 1990)
- Accessories: Laser
- In Japan, Legends Jazz was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of Bumblebee, Grimlock and Starscream. Jazz was identical to the Hasbro release.
ActionMaster
- Jazz w/ Turbo Board (Action Master, 1990)
- Accessories: "Electromagnetizer Gun", Turbo Board
- Action Master Jazz's sculpt was based upon his cartoon model, but with some of the toy details added in. As with most Action Master figures, he cannot transform, but his Turbo Board partner can transform from a skateboard into a large blaster weapon. Jazz was part of the first wave of individual Action Master figures.
- There are reportedly several minor variations of this figure, all regarding the color of his headlights. Some have them unpainted, while others are light blue or greenish-blue.
Gold
- Meister (2003)
- Accessories: "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- An e-Hobby exclusive, sold with the "anime version" of Bluestreak, this version of reissue Jazz is almost entirely constructed of vacuum-metalized gold plastic. Fingerprints and chipping, ahoy!
- Though this redeco resembles Jazz's electrum-covered appearance in the episode "The Golden Lagoon", it is actually a recreation of an old Diaclone campaign prize.
Generation 2
- Jazz (Autobot Car, 1993)
- Accessories: "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 2 missiles
- Generation 2 Jazz is a slight retool and repaint of the original toy. His face (apparently degraded from mold usage) now has a strange unintentional smirk. His roof has been retooled with a small hole to accommodate his new bright green, spring-loaded missile launcher. All of his Martini racing stickers have been replaced with various new stickers depicting his name and the number "1" laid over a rainbow-colored musical note.
- This mold became the basis for future reissues of Jazz, complete with his smirk.
- The missile launcher was not created for the Generation 2 line, but came from the Snow Serpent from the G.I. Joe toyline. The same launcher was used in the Generation 2 re-releases of Sideswipe and Onslaught.
Laser Cycle
- Jazz (Laser Cycle)
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Universe (2003)
- Autobot Jazz (Spy Changer, 2004)
- Accessories: Gun
- Universe Spy Changer Jazz is a redeco of Robots in Disguise Spy Changer Side Burn. He transforms into a 1:64-scale Dodge Viper with Jazz's classic white Martini Racing colour scheme and livery. Like all Go-Bots molds, he features high-speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. His small gun is stored between his legs, acting as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.
Smallest Transforming Transformers
- Meister (2004)
- Smallest Transforming Transformers Jazz is a tiny replica of the original Jazz toy. His wheels do not roll, and he has a simplified transformation scheme with considerably more restricted articulation.
Alternators/Binaltech
- Meister Mazda RX-8 (Alternator, 2004/2006)
- Alternator ID number: 7
- Japanese ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- Alternators Meister transforms into a highly accurate 1:24 scale Mazda RX-8. He features an opening hood with engine, opening "suicide" doors and trunk with a realistic interior. In robot mode, he is sculpted to resemble both the original G1 Jazz toy and the G1 cartoon model. He is armed with a rifle that transforms from his muffler.
- Other than being partially constructed of diecast metal, the Binaltech version of this mold differs from the Alternator by paint covering all the car body parts and having a magnet assembly for the shoulders joining the front wheel axle (instead of a plastic insertion point).
- This mold was also used to make Zoom-Zoom and was retooled into a Mazdaspeed RX-8 as Shockblast and Meister.
Argent
- Argent Meister (Binaltech, 2008)
- Japanese ID number: BT-20
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- This version of Meister utilizes the "Mazdaspeed Version II" remolded RX-8 body introduced with Shockblast (Laserwave), but using the original Meister head and a traditional left arm. It is touted as a "Movie Version", somewhat resembling the look of the live-action movie Jazz, due to its silver paint job.
Titanium Series
- Autobot Jazz (Robot Masters, 2006)
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster, Autobot display stand
- Titanium Jazz is a small, 3" non-transformable die-cast metal figurine based upon his Alternators design, but with a little bit of his "traditional" deco thrown into the mix. He has articulation in his waist, shoulders and head.
Attacktix
- Autobot Jazz
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Universe (2008)
Classic Series
- Autobot Jazz (Legends Class, 2008)
- Legends class Universe Jazz, like the Legends class Universe Hound, emulates Jazz's original toy rather than a modern vehicle reimagination. Due to the budgetry limitation of Legends class toys, he features an altered transformation sequence and has rather limited paint decos, which leave several car windows unpainted.
Merchandise
Decoy
- Jazz (1986)
- Coming packaged at random on carded Transformers toys during 1986, Decoy Jazz is a red soft-rubber figure depicting his robot mode.
Super Collection Figure
- Meister (2002)
- Super Collection Figure Meister is a PVC figurine based on the cartoon rendition of Jazz. He was released as a regular coloured figure in Act 8 of the SCF line in August 2002,
Heroes of Cybertron
- Autobot Jazz (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)
- The Hasbro version of the SCF Meister figure in the Heroes of Cybertron was cast in blue plastic which was then almost completely painted, leaving the eyes and the back of the head unpainted to take advantage of a light-piping gimmick. Jazz was released in Wave 4 of the line, and came with a part to build Fortress Maximus.
Hard Hero
- Jazz (2004)
- Jazz is number 12 in Hard Hero's series of cold-cast porcelain Transformers busts, measuring six inches in height and sculpted holding his photon rifle in his right hand. Jazz was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor Jason Ray.
Robot Heroes
- Autobot Jazz and Thundercracker (2007)
- Robot Heroes Jazz is an adorable, superdeformed figurine of Jazz, with limited articulation in his arms, but no head movement.
Transformers - Mini Bust
- Jazz (Diamond Select, 2008)
- Jazz was released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1000 pieces. The bust features both his photon rifle and shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, which are attached magnetically and are optional for display.
