Steeljaw (FOC)

The name or term "Steeljaw" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Steeljaw (disambiguation).

Steeljaw is an Autobot Mini-Con from the Aligned continuity family.

Steeljaw is one of Blaster's Deployers.

Toys

Generations

Steeljaw lamented the fact that his new Mayan Calendar transformation quickly became obsolete in 2013.

• Autobot Blaster (Voyager, 2013)
  • Hasbro Series / number: 1 / 004
  • TakaraTomy ID number: TG17

Only available with Blaster as part of the second wave of Generations Voyager Class toys, Steeljaw is a retooling of Fall of Cybertron Ravage, transforming from a "data disc" into a robotic lion. He is capable of storing in and launching out of Blaster's chest compartment, and features a partial, spring-loaded transformation to lion mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed.

Unlike the other data disc redeco/retools, Hasbro Steeljaw uses the exact same circuit-board layout as his mold-mate Ravage, rather than a mirrored version.

The TakaraTomy version of Steeljaw has quite a few differences form the Hasbro release. His yellow plastic is a slightly darker shade. Silver paint has been added to his legs and nose, plus gold paint on his upper back. He has a small Autobot symbol added over each shoulder. And while he has the same circuit-board pattern as the Hasbro release, the colors have been heavily altered. Where the Hasbro version uses a high-contrast dark brown and medium-bronze combination, the TakaraTomy version uses a very light brown and dark gold combo, and also inverts the darker/lighter orientation.

• More information on TakaraTomy Blaster & Steeljaw at Alfes Toy Blog