Jazz (Movie)
| The name or term "Jazz" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Jazz (disambiguation). |
- Jazz is an Autobot from the 2007 movie franchise in the live-action film continuity family.
First Lieutenant Jazz is one happy-go-lucky Autobot. Good-natured and always able to take things in stride, he provides a decent contrast to the more serious demeanor of Ironhide or Prime himself. He's also a talker, something Ironhide and Prime like to tease him about. He might be the smallest Autobot but he's by no means a coward, willing to take on any foe, big or small.
| “ | Oh, I got something real flashy in mind! | ” |
—Jazz gets ready to create a distraction, Transformers The Game | ||
Fiction
IDW Transformers movie comics
Many years before the civil war on Cybertron, Jazz was a member of the Security Force under Prowl. As Optimus pondered the venerable age of the artifacts they had found at an excavation near the temple of Simfur, Jazz jokingly asked if they were as old as Ratchet, earning him a threat of vocal processor-disabling retribution and a wack on the back of the head. He was present when Arcee's team found a strange artifact with the strange symbol and helped escort the relic out of the dig site when the aliens whom Commander Starscream had encountered earlier suddenly attacked the planet. Defiance issue 1
In the aftermath, Jazz accompanied Prowl as the latter investigated the attack on the Simfur temple. Prowl theorised that the aliens were trying to break into the temple, not destroy it, Jazz opinied that they must have been after the All Spark. When Megatron rallied Cybertron's inhabitants to war against the alien attackers, Jazz and most of the others in the science and security division loyally stayed at Optimus's side to uphold the ideals of Cybertron. Later, when Prime mentioned Megatron's questionable behavior and wished there was unity in the population, Jazz pointed out that he had the same chance of convincing Megatron to be unified as they do of being considered part of his army. Realising sentries such as Prowl and Jazz had access to Megatron's personal quarters, Prime asked them for a favour. Defiance issue 2
Jazz accompanied Optimus and Prowl to Megatron's quarters, where Optimus discovered that the relic previously unearthed seemed to have been restored by Megatron himself. Later, Jazz was part of the team sent to arrest Optimus for treason. However, on the way to Trypticon, the group were ambushed by members of the Defense Force sent to kill them. Optimus directed the others in a successful counter attack and ordered the group to rally at Burthov. Defiance issue 3
Jazz and several other former security officers helped Cliffjumper "capture" the former military officer Ironhide and bring him into the rebel base to see Optimus Prime. Later after it was discovered that Megatron was building a massive starship for some unknown purpose, Jazz was the one who suggested they should have their own ship as well, just in case. During the subsequent civil war, Jazz fought alongside Optimus Prime in their struggle for freedom, but as the war reached its height, Optimus decided to launch the All Spark into space to keep it out of Lord Megatron's hands and to buy them time. Defiance issue 4 Bumblebee was successful in diverting the Decepticon leader's attention at Tyger Pax, but was grievously injured as a result. Jazz was part of the team that discovered him in the wreckage after the Decepticons had left. Movie Prequel issue 1
As the Autobots prepared to leave Cybertron to go after Megatron and the All Spark, Optimus Prime expressed concern on if the remaining civilians and Autobots on Cybertron could hold out while they were gone. Jazz informed him that their troops were laying low, but if the Decepticons tried any mischief, they would be in for a nasty surprise. The Reign of Starscream issue 1
Ghosts Of Yesterday prequel novel
Onboard the Ark, Jazz was the first to detect the Ghost 1's presence, and was later badly damaged in a fight with the Decepticons. After being repaired, he and Ratchet fought together against Barricade. Ghosts of Yesterday
Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics
Jazz likes "to keep his bodywork buff" by externalizing his Spark Core forcefield - in the past, that led to him almost being killed when Bonecrusher almost tore out his unprotected Spark. He only survived thanks to fellow Autobot Clocker, who was killed covering his retreat. Lost In Space 4: Jazz
When the All Spark was launched, Jazz, Ratchet and Ironhide attempted to distract Megatron from pursuing it. They ended up attacked by Devastator and warped across space by a fold-space weapon. Prelude: Megatron
Jazz ended up on a planet that he dubbed "the Information Highway"—a constantly-morphing world with "the accumulated knowledge of countless alien cultures, condensed into some kind of sensory precipitation". He loved this world and the constant new experiences so much that he deliberately ignored Ratchet's homing beacon, wanting to stay here forever. However, the planet was alive and predatory, and ended up absorbing him into it - he fired off a warning buoy to stop others arriving, and only this led to Ratchet & Ironhide finding where he was and rescuing him. Lost In Space 4: Jazz
He doesn't like the war and, as the Information Highway incident shows, has no qualms about deserting if given the opportunity.
Because of a lack of troops on Earth, Ratchet used a corrupted fragment of the All Spark to bring Jazz back to life.[1] Happy to be back, Jazz blew off the suggestion that death had made any impact beyond him wanting to live every day as if it was his last, and he was dispatched with Ratchet to secure a raw energon field.
Unfortunately, it turned out the corrupted fragment had indeed led to Jazz himself being corrupted; he paralyzed Ratchet and attempted to exploit Earth's apocalypse by selling the newly energon rich planet to the highest bidder. His auction was interrupted by Dreadwing, who rejected an offer to join forces, and attacked. Ratchet revived and managed to destroy the energon field the auction was being held in; Jazz escaped in the resulting confusion. Dark Spark
He later kept back as a happy hired gun for Starscream, out to murder Optimus Prime. He was prevented from this when the second hired gun, Kullt, turned up; he realised Starscream didn't trust him to be able kill an old comrade and was so insulted he gunned down the other mercenary. He was left rattled when Optimus pointed out he could have let Kullt do the work for him and then gun him down, which suggested there was still some goodness in him. He drove off in the face of reinforcements, vowing to prove Optimus wrong next time. Hard Target
Transformers (2007) film
- Voice actor: Darius McCrary (English), Taiten Kusunoki (Japanese), Torsten Michaelis (German)
Jazz was part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to Earth by Bumblebee after the latter Autobot came to be in the possession of Sam Witwicky. After his protoform crashed through a baseball stadium, he investigated a nearby car dealership and chose a Pontiac Solstice hardtop as his vehicle mode.
Linking up with his fellow Autobots in a deserted alley, Jazz greeted Sam and Mikaela Banes as "little bitches," stating that Earth seems to be a cool place to hang out. He casually sat on the hood of another car while Optimus Prime explained to Sam they learnt Earth's languages through the internet. He then relayed their mission to find the All Spark and explained how his grandfather's glasses were the key to its location.
Soon after, as Sam looked for his grandfather's glasses, the Autobots attempted to assist by clumsily destroying the yard where they went. When it came to hide from the parents, Jazz had the easiest time blending into the shadows due to his small stature.
When Sam and Mikaela were captured by Sector Seven, the Autobots mounted a rescue that saw Optimus Prime tearing the roof off Agent Simmons's vehicle. When the agents attempted to resist, Jazz used a magnet to relieve the humans of their weapons. After Bumblebee was captured by Sector Seven during the retreat, Jazz expressed his desire to rescue him, but was overruled by Optimus Prime, who didn't believe it possible to accomplish this without harming the humans, and so they should let them go.
The next day, after Optimus used his navigation scanner on Archibald Witwicky's glasses, Jazz again commented that they could not leave Bumblebee to die at the hands of Sector Seven, to become a human experiment. Optimus replied that Bumblebee would die in vain if they did not find the All Spark, and when Ironhide asked if the primitive and cruel humans deserved to be saved, Optimus countered by asking if Transformers were so different in the past. Going on to explain what he saw in the humans, Prime declared that if it came to it, he would sacrifice himself to destroy the All Spark - the humans should not pay for Cybertron's mistakes. Inspired by his words, Jazz and the other Autobots rolled out, filled with determination.
"MY MISSILE LAUNCHER! That's like a reproductive organ to me!"
On the way to Hoover Dam, the Autobots encountered Bumblebee leading a column of Sector Seven assault vehicles. Jazz and his fellow Autobots applied brakes and did a hard u-turn to join the formation.
Entering Mission City, the human soldiers tried to call for air support from their own forces, only to be attacked by Starscream disguised as a human F-22 fighter. Jazz, oddly, sat in vehicle mode after the explosion which crippled Bumblebee, destroying his legs. When Devastator began shelling the battle site, Jazz led the Autobot charge toward the Decepticon, speeding to the tank in vehicle mode, then transformed and hopped on top of the turret to distract the Decepticon from the humans. As Devastator also transformed, Jazz managed to wreck his left-side rocket launcher pod before being tossed off. He then sped back to the battle, firing at Brawl, while Ratchet sliced of Brawl's left arm.
Jazz tried to delay Megatron when he appeared on the scene in order to cover the escape Captain Lennox's men and civilians. Despite Lennox's cries for him to fall back, Jazz bravely faced Megatron alone, but all he got for his trouble was being blasted by the Decepticon's fusion cannon. As Ironhide and Ratchet escorted Sam and the All Spark to safety, Megatron preyed upon the small Autobot who had the audacity to attack him. The Decepticon leader tossed him through the air, then landed upon him with the crushing grip of his talons. Valiantly, Jazz fought on to the bitter end as Megatron tore him in two, throwing his pieces to the ground before attacking Optimus Prime.
"His name was Jazz, Prime."
"Whatever."
After being separated from Sam Witwicky, Ratchet hurried to Jazz, but his spark had already faded. In the aftermath of Megatron's defeat, Ironhide somberly handed Optimus Prime Jazz's remains as Ratchet reported that he could not save their comrade. The Autobot leader somewhat half-heartedly eulogized him, and quickly moved on. Transformers
Toy packaging bios
Before coming to Earth, Jazz was involved in a deep-space battle over a barren world. He was badly damaged in the conflict and was taken offline by Brawl. After he was fixed up and upgraded his endoskeleton reinforcements, he had a renewed determination to keep his vehicle mode in pristine condition.[2]
In the final battle for the AllSpark, Jazz faced off against Bonecrusher for a last battle to the absolute finish.[3] Also in that battle, Jazz took on Megatron alone, as everyone else was preoccupied with Brawl. Although he knew he didn't stand a chance, he would go down fighting for the weak, as a true Autobot would. [4]
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Jazz was left badly damaged as a result of those confrontations.
Ratchet rebuilt Jazz in what turned out to be a long recovery process. Jazz had time to think. And think he did, about a new paintjob![5]
Jazz came back, and more powerful than ever due to the power of the AllSpark. [1] Dark Spark
Despite all this, bio information on his Target-exclusive redeco clearly said that he was rebuilt by Ratchet. Make of this what you will. His Allspark power bio says he came back by the power of the AllSpark. This actually happened in an alternate timeline.
Battle Bio
Jazz was presumed dead after the battle of Mission City, but he was revived by a piece of the AllSpark and a little help from Ratchet. He is anxious to get back into action.[6]
IDW Transformers movie comics
Shortly after the battle in Mission City, Captain Lennox, Sergeant Epps and the other soldiers helped Ironhide find suitable transportation for Jazz's remains. As Ironhide sombrely placed Jazz's body into the trailer, the soldiers lowered their heads in honour of the Autobot who sacrificed his life to save theirs. Alliance issue 1
Later in the Nevada Desert, Optimus Prime and the other Autobots arrived with Jazz's remains. The Autobots escorted the Decepticons' carcasses while the U.S Navy planned on giving a proper burial ceremony for Jazz. Alliance issue 2 Weeks later, the Autobots and their soldier friends are on a US Navy aircraft carrier for Jazz's burial at sea. A crane hoisted the trailer containing Jazz's body and dropped it into the ocean. Optimus Prime thanked Lennox for his participation in Jazz's Funeral. Alliance issue 3
Games
Transformers The Game (console)
- Voice actor: Andrew Kishino
Autobot campaign
"Cool, a piñata!"
"...Hate...both of...you..."
Jazz arrived on Earth as part of Optimus Prime's unit, summoned to the human planet by Bumblebee. After taking on the form of a Pontiac Solstice, he met up with the other Autobots. His first mission was to distract Sector Seven and law enforcement units, which he did, buying his fellow Autobots time to escape. Jazz was then surrounded by Sector Seven SUVs and Decepticon drones numerous times, requiring Ironhide's help to escape.
He would then make his way to Mission City, where he engaged Starscream, Blackout and two Dreadwing drones. Jazz defeated all four of them, but as he celebrated his great victory, Brawl appeared behind him and punctured Jazz's chest with his claw, extinguishing his spark. Ironhide arrived just in time to witness the killing, swore he'd make Brawl's death slow, and fought through a horde of Decepticon units to destroy him. Transformers The Game
Decepticon campaign
Jazz arrived in Mission City with Sam and Mikaela (taking the role of the destroyed Bumblebee), where he was confronted by Barricade. After a brief chase through the city, Jazz engaged Barricade in battle, where he was defeated with ease. Transformers The Game
Transformers: Autobots
Jazz's first appearance is with the other Autobots, meeting in an old junk yard. Setting out into the city, he retrieved a number of Sector Seven vehicles before running into Blackout; after a tedious battle, Blackout ran. Returning to the group, Jazz informs that Sector Seven holds Megatron and the AllSpark in the Hoover Dam and has patrols looking for the Autobots, which Bumblebee volunteered to distract them, getting himself caught in the progres. Jazz later upload a virus to access Sector Seven mainframe, and downloaded data from a military hanger. Jazz was able to get the data, despite being outnumbered by remote vehicles, returned to the rendevous point, which he reported that he was able to find an entrance to the base and Bumblebee, but could not find Megatron and the AllSpark. Jazz tells Optimus that resuing Bumblebee be their first priority because of Bumblebee's tracking ability, which Optmus agrees. When the Autobots returned to Tranquility with the AllSpark, Jazz required assistance to take out spark drones within the area. Create-A-Bot answered the call and both Autobots took out 50 drones. With the drones destroyed, Jazz stayed where he was in case more show up and told Create-A-Bot to check on Bumblebee. After that, he was not seen again. Transformers: Autobots
Transformers: Decepticons
At the Hoover Dam, Jazz set up several automated turrets and Autobot drones around the lower perimeter of the Dam, preventing Megatron from escaping. However, this line of defense only works for so long, as the turrets could only fire at air-borne objects. Finally getting up the side of the Dam, Jazz stepped in Megatron's path, doing little more than trash talking before Megatron jumped into battle. After a roughly equal fight, Jazz finally fell. Megatron then finished him off and desecrated the Autobot's corpse. Transformers: Autobots
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The Game
- Voice actor: Andrew Kishino
Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC
Toys
Transformers (2007)
Legends Class toys
- Autobot Jazz (Legends Class, 2007)
- Japanese name: EZ Collection Jazz
- A much smaller version of the character, Legends-class Jazz features limited articulation and detail, along with a much simpler transformation. A rather glaring side-effect of this simplicity, in a desire to mimic the hood chest of the larger toy, is the addition of kibble: a second front bumper on the roof of his alt-mode. Whether this means Jazz also includes a second engine to go with this front bumper or an attempt at compensation for a case of police car envy is unknown. Ironically, the smallest version of Jazz is the biggest Legends toy in the movie line. Even bigger than Optimus. This may make up for the Arcee toy being taller than his Deluxe figure.
- This mold will also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Runamuck.
- Optimus Prime bonus pack (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
- A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class Bumblebee and Autobot Jazz as bonus figures. None of the three toys is changed from their respective original releases.
- Battle for the Allspark (Toys'R'Us exclusive Legends multi-pack, 2007)
- A Toys "R" Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and Barricade.
- Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2008)
- As part of the AllSpark Battles refresh of the Movie toyline, Legends class Jazz with slightly different deco with more paint for his robot mode chest... but less paint for the vehicle mode hood while the vehicle mode windows are now blue, painted on all sides. He is packed in a versus two-pack with an all-new Legends class figure of Bonecrusher.
- Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2008)
- Once again Legends class Jazz is redecoed, this time in a battle-damaged deco based upon his appearance during the battle in Mission City. Amusingly, like the Deluxe class Final Battle Jazz toy, the "battle damage" can only be seen in robot mode. He comes packed with a redecoed Legends class Megatron toy colored with blue accents.
Deluxe Class toys
- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: MA-04
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- Jazz transforms into a silver Pontiac Solstice Custom Hardtop. Included is a blaster weapon that elongates into a sniper rifle, which may also be clipped directly onto his rear spoiler when in vehicle mode. In robot mode, the section featuring this same rear spoiler may be kept folded onto his back or worn on either shoulder as a shield. An interesting undocumented feature is a hinge joint located on the bottom of the rifle can attach to the shield's hinge joint, creating three choice weapon configurations: (a) a mounted long range sniper rifle, (b) an ambidextrous shoulder-mounted cannon, or (c) a short range blaster with built-in shield somewhat akin to what has been seen in Jazz's concept art and in the movie itself.
- As with most of the mainline toys, he features a Automorphing gimmick that is activated by pushing the car roof down onto his back and locking it into place. This raises his head and slides his chest panels into proper position for the robot mode. This feature, like the weaponry mentioned above, is not documented at all, so one must be careful to not press the chest and the back at the same time.
- This toy was later redecoed into Revenge of the Fallen Smokescreen.
- Deluxe three-pack (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- This Costco exclusive three-pack contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class Bonecrusher and Decepticon Brawl toys. It also comes with a nifty poster depicting all three toys in a standoff scene.
- Deluxe three-pack (multi-pack, UK 2007)
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- This three-pack, which was available at general retail in the United Kingdom, contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class Protoform Optimus Prime and Decepticon Brawl toys.
- Autobot Jazz (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- An extensive redeco of Deluxe class Jazz, this Target-exclusive is heavily based on Generation 1 Jazz's Martini Racing scheme. He's lacking in Martini sponsorship for all the obvious reasons, replacing them with his own name. Disco Jazz doesn't really need to advertise, but he does.
- This figure also features a minor retool of the joint in the forearm. On the initial, mass retail release of Deluxe Jazz, the black hinge-joint was able to slide over slightly as part of the original design. The new version features a shorter joint, which makes it a lot less floppy in robot mode. Cyberflies sold separately.
- Final Battle Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2007)
- Japanese ID number: MA-14
- Accessories: "Crescent Cannon", energy-blast missile
- An extensive retool of Jazz, modifying his head and most of his legs to give them a broken, battle-scarred appearance. Amusingly, because Hasbro chose to keep his vehicle mode pristine, the rest of his body is undamaged. All the damaged parts have a black and blue deco, representing glowing circuitry and exposed conduits.
- Jazz comes with a brand new spring-loaded weapon (called a Crescent Cannon on the packaging), partially modeled after the actual weapon Jazz appears with in the film. It can fire a transparent blue projectile and, not unlike his original featured weapon, can be mounted in different configurations: (a) Mounted on his right arm with the Crescent Cannon missile launcher (with the crescent up) facing forward a la the film, or (b) mounted on his left arm with the flip-out rifle barrel pointed forwards (with the crescent down). The cannon can actually be rotated on the connecting peg, allowing the gun to be mounted in either configuration on either arm.
- Unusual for a regular Deluxe class figure, this version of Jazz is packaged on his card in robot mode, no doubt to highlight the changes to the figure that would not be visible in the vehicle mode.
- In addition to the retooled forearm joint also found on the Target exclusive "G1 color" Jazz, a running change variant of Final Battle Jazz adds another peg to the Crescent Cannon, thus allowing Jazz to use the weapon in all the different configurations on either arm.[7]
- In spite of the claim that this is a "final battle" version of Jazz, his torso does not separate easily from his legs.
- All Spark-Enhanced Autobot Jazz (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Jazz in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by the slavish 'All Spark Blue' color for no other reason than to sell toys.
- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- This more movie-accurate version of Jazz sports a shinier coat of silver paint, along with added paint application detail to his robot mode parts. As it is a straight redeco, despite his coloration being far closer to the movie model, his weapon is still the old preliminary-art "sword" rather than the "Final Battle" version's much more screen-accurate shield/cannon.
- Battle Over Mission City (Two-Pack) ("Screen Battles" Deluxe, 2008)
- Accessories Telescoping "sword" (rifle)
- A Target exclusive two-pack that pits an unchanged Deluxe Class Final Battle Jazz with a beige, brown, and on-fire orange version of Voyager Class Megatron in reference to their battle on the top of a skyscraper in the film that was, in fact, Jazz's final battle.
Fast Action Battlers
- Ion Blast Autobot Jazz (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
- Accessories: Energy-blast missile
- Though larger than the standard Deluxe class Jazz, Fast Action Battlers "Ion Blast" Jazz is a simplified toy for the younger set with comparatively few parts and detailing. In vehicle mode he's kind of a squat and cutified Pontiac Solstice. His articulation is limited to his shoulders, hips and knees, and has a spring-loaded missile launcher in place of his left hand.
- This toy was later redecoed into Sonic Shock Smokescreen.
Cyber Slammers
- Autobot Jazz (Cyber Slammers, 2007)
- Cyber Slammers Jazz is an amazingly cute Pontiac Solstice that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot hipster. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Jazz manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.
Robot Replicas
- Autobot Jazz (Robot Replica, 2007)
- Accessories: "Crescent cannon" rifle/shield, alternate left & right forearms
- As part of the Robot Replicas line, this version of Jazz is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes Revoltech-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with the included Crescent Cannon (which is also called that on the toy's packaging), or parts from other Robot Replica figures. Jazz's shoulders are actually mounted on the wrong sides of the toy as compared to the Movie's CG design, but can easily swapped due to the toy's body construction.
Titanium Series
- Autobot Jazz (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
- Accessories Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand
- Titanium Series Jazz is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the slender CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Jazz is sculpted with a small handgun that was only featured in concept art early in film development that still showed Arcee as part of the main cast. Jazz comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand, as is expected.
- This mold was also used to make the Toys"R"Us-exclusive Revenge of the Fallen Titanium Series Dead End.
Revenge of the Fallen
Human Alliance
This figure was unveiled at Toy Fair 2010, and comes with a figure of William Lennox. By the look of it, HA Jazz will have his flip-down battle visor, and his Crescent Cannon weapon can launch a missile and transform into a motorcycle for Lennox to ride.
Merchandise
Transformers (2007)
Unleashed
- Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz (2008)
- The Ratchet and Jazz turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters, both in robot mode, emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys). The "turnaround" aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Autobot sigil instead.
- This product's release was canceled for the US market, but was released in Australia and in Asia.
Transformers Movie Danglers
- Autobot Jazz (2007)
- Released by Tomy Yujin in November 2007[8] as part of the Danglers Collection, this toy is a weird plastic super-deformed version of Jazz that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him, kinda like he's either giving birth to it or...er, excreting it. Classy. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.
Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners
- Autobot Jazz (2008)
- Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008[8], this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Jazz printed on the other side.
Revenge of the Fallen
RPMs - Robot Powered Machines
Battle Series
- Autobot Jazz Vs. Decepticon Brawl (2009)
- Number: 02 of 08
- Robot Powered Machines Jazz is a small non-transforming Pontiac Solstice Custom Hardtop with his robot mode sculpted on the car's underside. He was only available in a two-pack with Brawl.
Robot Heroes
- Autobot Jazz vs. Decepticon Frenzy (2007)
- This pack of cutely sculpted figurines features an oddly brown-coloured Frenzy.
- Protoform Jazz vs. Decepticon Brawl (2007)
- This Robot Heroes pack features a cutely murderous figurine of Brawl, and Jazz in his "Protoform" mode. Considering the generic nature of the protoforms, Protoform Jazz can easily represent any of his other three companions who crash landed to Earth. Like many Robot Heroes, he's jointed at the shoulders and neck.
- The Final Battle (2008)
- Packaged with Autobot Ratchet, Megatron, Blackout, and Optimus Prime, "Battle Damage" Jazz is a slightly redecoed version of the first two pack version. His exclusive deco involves a black paint wash and black-lined cracks over a shiny silver painted finish. The Final Battle 5-pack was sold exclusively in Walmart stores.
- Battle Jazz vs Megatron (2008)
- Once again the first Jazz sculpt is given a battle damage deco. This time black cracks and starbursts are painted over dull unpainted silver plastic.
Trivia
- The packaging text for the Deluxe Jazz figure refers to his weapon as a "telescoping sword". As ridiculous as this sounds, considering this weapon looks like a firearm and can attach to his spoiler in vehicle mode as such, this very idea actually comes from concept drawings of a sword weapon featured on the same concept art that also had Jazz showcasing the short range blaster/shield thingy both featured in the film and included with his Final Battle retool. So, really...not that ridiculous anymore.
- According to a press kit sent out in conjunction with the movie, Jazz has a "near-perfect recordable memory that makes him invaluable as a documenter of battles" and is "equipped with a fusion engine that allows him to reach sub-light speeds in vehicle mode." [1] One, uh, would hope a Pontiac Solstice would be travelling at sub-light speeds...
- During the final battle in Mission City, there's a long period during which Jazz is not doing anything. He's standing around in vehicle mode when Ironhide notices that the F-22 flying above the city is Starscream, stays in vehicle mode when Ironhide and Bumblebee pick up a Furby delivery truck for cover, still remains in vehicle mode when Starscream blasts them, and after Sam discovers that Bumblebee has lost his legs, all Jazz does is pull back for a few feet to give Bumblebee space to crawl. In the end, Jazz doesn't really join the battle at all until Brawl shows up.
- In an earlier draft of the movie script, Megatron was supposed to "consume" the sparks of Autobots he killed. A remainder of this can be found in the novelization and the IDW comic adaptation of the movie, which both explicitly state that Megatron tears out Jazz's spark. In the movie itself, however, Megatron simply appears to kill Jazz by ripping him apart at the waist, even though Frenzy was previously able to survive as a detached head. However, a recent rejiggering of Frenzy's biology makes this a moot point.
- Though it is very brief, Jazz does indeed get a face close-up during the Mission City battle when he is shot by Megatron and falls over in pain, before he is ripped in half.
- In an appeal to his better nature in Titan, Optimus said part of him was "still Autobot Jazz", a reference to the name of the Jazz toys.
- Jazz was included in the downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of the Revenge of the Fallen game. Apparently over-compensating for not being in the movie, Jazz is pretty much the most dangerous robot ever. If you play against him, just run.
- In both of his console game appearances for the first movie game and the second Jazz was not seen wearing his iconic visor.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 All Spark-Enhanced Autobot Jazz bio
- ↑ Premium series bio
- ↑ Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher bio,
- ↑ Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron bio
- ↑ Target Exclusive Generation 1-style Autobot Jazz bio
- ↑ Jazz's Battle Bio.
- ↑ Original Allspark thread about the running change mold variant for Final Battle Jazz's Crescent Cannon
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Tomy Yujin Transformers page
