Jazz (G1)/toys
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Jazz has appeared as many toys. All of them cool.
Generation 1
- Jazz (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
- Japanese ID number: 06
- 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, though like other Autobots who sported similar "sponsor" decals, Jazz's stickers deliberately misspell his sponsor as "Martinii". 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.
- Like all his 1984 brethren, Jazz gained a heat-activated rubsign in 1985, added to the right-hand side of his hood. That same year, Jazz was also made available as a mail-away exclusive from Cookie Crisp cereal; this edition of the figure featured modified stickers on its car doors that omitted the "Martinii" words, and entirely lacked the "Martinii Porsche" decals for the windshield and rear spoiler.
- Jazz was later reissued by Hasbro as part of the European and Australian Classics sub-line in 1990 and the The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series line in 2003, and by Takara/TakaraTomy as part of the The Transformers Collection (2002) and Transformers Encore (2008) lines. See entries below for more details.
- This mold was also used to make (the originally Japanese-exclusive) Stepper, later renamed Ricochet for Hasbro's reissue.
- Jazz (Classic Pretender, 1989)
- Accessories: 2-piece Pretender shell, helmet, rifle, laser
- The first new toy since the original, Classic Pretender Jazz is a highly simplified version of his original toy, still transforming into a Porsche 935 Turbo. He is armed with a black gun (named only a "laser" in his instructions, but given the dramatic identifier of a "semi-automatic ion pulse gun" in his Tech Specs), which can mount on his roof in vehicle mode.
- Jazz's two-piece Pretender shell resembles a human in a blue and white armored space suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large black rifle (a "photon rifle", to be precise, according to his Tech Specs), and when Jazz is stored inside, it can also hold the smaller robot's laser, thanks to the weapon's multi-width peg.
- Jazz (Legend, 1989)
- Accessories: Laser
- Available exclusively at American Kmart stores, the Legends version of Jazz is simply the inner robot of the Classic Pretender toy without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only a small handgun.... however, it happens to be Bumblebee's gun. (Legends Bumblebee has Pretender Jazz's gun.)
- Hero Set (Multi-pack, 1989)
- 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.
- In Italy, GiG released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Here, Jazz was named "Folgore", originally the Italian name of Hot Rod. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
- Jazz w/ Turbo Board (Action Master, 1990)
- Italian Name: Bionic
- 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.
- Classic Jazz (1990)
- Accessories: Photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Jazz was reissued in Europe and Australia in 1990 as part of the Classics line. This version was identical to the original toy, with the exception of the missing "Martinii" logos on the door decals, like on the Cookie Crisp version. Unlike the Cookie Crisp version, however, this version did include the "Martinii Porsche" decals for the windshield and the rear spoiler.
Generation 2
- Jazz (Autobot Car, 1993)
- Accessories: "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 2 missiles
- Generation 2 Jazz is a slight retool and (literal) repaint of the original toy. The chrome feet have been narrowed, omitting two tabs. 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 "Martinii" 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.
- Jazz (Laser Cycle, 1995)
- A redeco of the Laser Cycle Road Rocket was planned as Jazz, but like many other planned late-1995 Generation 2 redecos, ultimately never saw release. Interestingly, many of these — including Jazz and fellow Laser Cycle redeco Soundwave — were solicited in various store catalogues, such as the Sears Wish Book. Some packaged samples of this toy do exist, but there are estimated to be less than a dozen in existence. Jazz would have transformed from a white, yellow and green Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle, with an LED-lit arm-mounted buzzsaw that formed part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode.
- This mold was later retooled to make Robots in Disguise Sideways and Robot Masters Road Rocket.
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Transformers Collection
- Meister (Transformers Collection, July 20 2002)
- ID number: 1
- Accessories: "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Jazz was the first entry in Takara's The Transformers Collection series of reissues, featuring collectable "book-box" packaging. The figure uses the retooled version of the Jazz mold used in Generation 2, with narrower feet, though the peg-hole in his roof has been removed. Continued degradation of the mold in the intervening years lead to further problems with the toy: in addition to the overall looseness of its joints, the toy's face is further deteriorated from the Generation 2 use of the mold, now displaying a gape-mouthed smirk (see inset in picture), and its roof and rear windows no longer align perfectly.
- In addition to these unfortunate, unintentional changes from the original, some intentional changes were made to the figure's stickers. The original toy's "Martinii" sponsor decals on his hood and door are modified to instead display his Japanese name, "Meister", while the "Martinii Porsche" decal across the top of his windshield now reads "Agent Meister".
- A second production run of this figure replaced the original toolings for the weapons with the modified versions that came with Hasbro's Commemorative Series reissue (see below).
- Meister Gold Version (e-Hobby exclusive, 2002)
- Accessories: "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- An e-HOBBY exclusive, this version of Jazz is almost entirely constructed of vacuum-metalized gold plastic. Fingerprints and chipping, ahoy! It uses the degraded mold of the Transformers Collection figure, and was only available in a set with the "Anime Version" redeco of Bluestreak. Both figures came in the generic red Autobot packaging shared by nearly all eHobby figures.
- Though this redeco resembles Jazz's electrum-covered appearance in the episode "The Golden Lagoon", this appears to be an unintentional coincidence; it is actually a recreation of an old Diaclone campaign prize.
Commemorative Series
- Autobot Jazz (Commemorative Series III, 2003)
- Accessories: "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Hasbro's own reissue of the 1984 Jazz as part of the Generation One Commemorative Series, now named "Autobot Jazz" for trademark reasons, is based on Takara's Transformers Collection version, retaining the ugly smirk and the "Agent Meister" stickers. The alignment problem with the roof and the rear windows has been fixed.
- The weapons have been heavily retooled for safety reasons: The chrome finish is missing, the missiles have been elongated and can only be inserted one way, the nub on the back of the launcher has also been elongated, the launcher barrel can come off the mount, and the trigger has been altered as well.
Universe (2003)
- Autobot Jazz (Spy Changer, 2004-2005)
- Accessories: Gun
- 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.
- This toy was originally exclusively available at KB Toys stores in 2004, in generic Transformers packaging with no additional sub-line header. The same toy was later re-released in Universe packaging in 2005, now available from discount chains such as Dollar General and Family Dollar.
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)
- Alternators ID number: 7
- Binaltech ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- Alternators Meister transforms into a highly accurate 1:24 scale white 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 die-cast metal, the Binaltech version of this mold differs from the Alternators version 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). Furthermore, the Binaltech version's steering wheel is placed on the right side of the dashboard, whereas it's located on the left side on the Alternators version.
- This toy was redecoed into the simultaneously available "Velocity Red Mica Edition" (see below), and later retooled into a Mazdaspeed RX-8 as Shockblast/Laserwave, the Autorooper and later as Argent Meister.
- Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition (Binaltech, 2004)
- ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- Simultaneous with his standard release, Binaltech Meister was also available in a red variant in its own unique packaging. The two figures shipped in cases together in an equal ratio. All of the regular version's white parts, both plastic and metal, are replaced with red, while the panels on the upper hips that are painted teal on the "white" version are painted silver.
- Velocity Red Meister was repurposed as the separate character Zoom-Zoom by the official Binaltech fiction.
- MEISTER feat. MAZDA RX-8 ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ (Binaltech, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- A one-of-a-kind pastel blue, pink, yellow and indigo redeco of the Binaltech Meister toy, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister was designed and autographed by Japanese "gravure idol" Mayuko Iwasa. Yahoo!Japan Auctions listed the figure at auction starting September 19th 2004, with the auction ending September 26[1]. However, they relisted the figure on October 8th 2004 (seemingly due to an issue arising between the original buyer and the charity, going by its feedback rating), and it finally finished at auction October 15, 2004.[2] The winner of the auction also received a signed photograph of Iwasa.
- All proceeds of the sale went to the Asian Children Orphaned by Traffic Accidents Support Association (ACTAS). [3] In contrast to the placard in its public appearance at the "Binaltech BT-08 Meister / Mazda RX-8 Launch Event", the auction gave the designation of the toy as the "Original Coloring Transformer Binaltech BT-08 Meister feat. Mazda RX-8" (オリジナルカラーリングトランスフォーマー バイナルテック ＢＴ－０８ マイスターｆｅａｔ．マツダ ＲＸ－８).
- To date, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister has never been seen in robot mode.
- Argent Meister (Binaltech, 2008)
- Japanese ID number: BT-20
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- This version of Meister utilizes the "Mazdaspeed Version II" retooled 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. The name is a pun on his Japanese function, "Agent Meister", and the Latin-derived word "argent" for "silver".
Encore
- Meister (Encore, Japan 2008)
- ID number: 08
- Accessories: "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Another Takara reissue of the original 1984/1985 Jazz/Meister toy, following the success of the 2007 Movie.
- For the most part, the tooling is identical to the second production run of the 2002 Transformers Collection release, with the modified weapon from Hasbro's Commemorative Series release. The face uses the fixed mouth originally made for the Transformers Collection/Commemorative Series Stepper/Ricochet reissue from 2004. The feet are still the narrowed Generation 2 version.
- Other changes unique to this version include the replacement of many stickers (such as the Autobot insignia on the hood/chest and the "Meister" decals on the doors) with tampographed versions, retooled shoulder mounted flame thrower aligned 90 degree from the axis but unlike the previous iterations, is quite difficult to maintain mounted, and a cartoon-accurate painted blue visor.
Universe (2008)
- 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 re-imagination. Due to the budgetry limitation of Legends class toys, he features an altered transformation sequence and a limited number of paint operations, which leave several car windows unpainted.
Transformers (2010)
- Special Ops Jazz (Deluxe, 2010/2011)
- Accessories: "Blaster," two speakers
- Part of the fifth wave of 2010 Transformers Deluxe class toys, Special Ops Jazz transforms from robot into a "street rally" white sports car that looks like Jazz's original Porsche front-end wearing Pontiac Solstice headlights for a hat. Jazz has deployable speakers in both robot and vehicle mode, [1] and his rifle is an update of his Classic Pretender weapon. The speakers can also combine with his rifle via clips to form a super rifle, or they can be used on any other clip-compatible Transformers toy. A theme noticed in a few of the updated G1 Transformers is the backwards compatbility with original character's weapons. Jazz is able to wield his G1 toy's shoulder rocket launcher on his neck. As part of the first wave of the "Reveal the Shield" promotion, he sports a rubsign.
- This mold was later redecoed into United Stepper and Shattered Glass Longarm, and the mold's alternate head was used to make Treadshot. It was also retooled to make Generations Wheelie and Timelines Kick-Over.
United
- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe, 2010)
- Japanese ID number: UN-12
- Accessories: "Handgun", two speakers
- A redeco of Special Ops Jazz, United Jazz has brighter white paint, darker blue paint, darker red paint, a painted grill, painted feet, painted shins, painted stomach, rear windows and taillights, and silver rims. It also has an Autobot logo on the hood and no rubsign. Unlike the earlier variants of Special Ops Jazz, United Jazz's forearms are molded in white plastic. The toy's packaging names his combined speaker-gun a "sonic cannon mode".
Generations
- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe, 2012)
- Accessories: blaster pistol
- Part of the first wave of 2012 Generations Deluxe Class toys, Autobot Jazz is based on his War for Cybertron design and transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian racer and back. His hand-held pistol can also be mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
- This toy was extensively retooled into Generations Sideswipe.
- Ultimate Gift Set (2012)
- Accessories: "Blaster," two speakers
- This release of Jazz comes in a colourful deco in the festive spirit of the Generation 2 release of the original Jazz toy (see above). He comes packed with Deluxe class Combat Hero Optimus Prime, Legends class Thundercracker and Motorbreath.
- The Ultimate Gift Set is exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but is available at general retail in Asia.
- This mold was previously redecoed into United Stepper and Shattered Glass Longarm, and the mold's alternate head was used to make Treadshot. It was also retooled to make Generations Wheelie and Timelines Kick-Over.
Merchandise
- Jazz (Stamp Bot, 1984)
- Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Jazz is a small, non-poseable figurine of Jazz based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Jazz's sports car mode.
Transformers Milk Caramel
- Meister (1985)
- A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a keshigomu— of Jazz was released as part of the second wave of Kabaya's Transformers Milk Caramel candy toy range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue and yellow.
Decoy
- Cybertron Hero Collection 22 (multi-pack, 1986)
- Jazz was among the many characters rendered by Takara as part of their series of 1.5" keshigomu figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Jazz was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Jazz was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
- Jazz (1987)
- Decoy number: 13
- The figurine was later brought over to Hasbro markets as part of the Decoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Jazz was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Aerialbots, Protectobots and Technobots.
Super Collection Figure
- Meister (Super Collection Figure. 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 the left leg needed to build Fortress Maximus.
Generation 1 Figure-Collection
- Meister (2003)
- Japanese ID number: C-3
- Accessories: Display base
- At only one inch in height, this Jazz "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers Generation 1 Figure-Collection. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
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.
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 (Booster,
2007)
- Jazz was one of many Generation 1 characters slated to appear in Attacktix. A presumed wave-3 Booster, this piece was ultimately never released, but was shown at the Star Wars Celebration IV convention.
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Robot Heroes
- Autobot Jazz and Thundercracker (2007)
- Robot Heroes Jazz is an adorable, super deformed figurine of Jazz, with limited articulation in his arms, but no head movement. He came packaged with Thundercracker.
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.
Mighty Muggs
- Jazz (2009)
- Accessories: Photon rifle, doors
- Part of the third wave of Mighty Muggs, Jazz is a super deformed, non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. He is made largely using the standard Mighty Muggs body mold, with the exception of the head, which uses the same "horn" mold as Bumblebee. Jazz comes with a super-deformed photon rifle and a pair of car doors that attach to his back.
- Jazz and his wavemate Shockwave were initially reported to be canceled, but were eventually released as exclusives at Diamond Distributors and Toys"R"Us stores.
Notes
- The first toy planned for the Alternators line was Jazz as a Porsche 986. A prototype was made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, stating that "Transformers are not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark. They are war machines, and the toyline in no way represents the lifestyle and ideas which Porsche represents."[2] As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Photos of the prototype were depicted in the Japanese book The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide, and Hasbro later also displayed the prototype during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour.
- The Alternators Mazda RX-8 (which ultimately ended up as Meister) was originally intended to be named "Camshaft", according to various early store listings and a premature reply from Hasbro's customer service. This would also fit with the early idea of making the Alternators toys "direct updates" of their characters' G1 predecessors. A prototype was leaked to the public in early 2004 sporting the same basic colors as the later Alternators "Autobot Camshaft" toy (the Acura RSX), although it's uncertain whether the prototype colors for the RX-8 were supposed to be indicative of the proposed colors for Camshaft (since the Acura redeco was originally intended as a G1 Bluestreak homage before being renamed into "Autobot Camshaft"). The reason why the RX-8 Alternator was ultimately not named "Camshaft" was apparently because the real-life Mazda RX-8 car doesn't have a camshaft. The irony is staggering, as Camshaft's original toy was an RX-7, which ALSO lacks a camshaft.
- There have been at least two different reasons stated why the Hasbro toy was named "Meister" rather than "Autobot Jazz": For once, Hasbro was still hoping that Porsche would have a change of mind and grant them the license after all, as Chevrolet had done; also, Aaron Archer has been quoted stating that he thought a third toy named "Autobot someone" following "Autobot Hound" and "Autobot Tracks" would have been somewhat "redundant".
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